MYRModel Year Report

2021 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2021 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:54.328Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
188
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2021

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2021 188 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1995 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2013 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2021 188 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2006 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2012 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2014 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2021 188 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026

2021: 188 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003721
2004477
2005854
2006840
2007836
2008314
20091,459
20101,244
2011584
2012446
2013201
2014270
2015220
2016215
2017178
2018136
2019204
2020310
2021188
2022100
202373
202465
202531
202618

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

28% · 53 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact's daughter was a passenger in a 2021 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-24

I was rear-ended by a large truck F250 estimated speed 20 25 miles an hour no airbags deployed at all was enough to injure my neck and back

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-14

On May 22, 2026, I got off work and started my 2021 Toyota Corolla LE when I noticed the SRS airbag warning light was on. The warning light has remained on ever since.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20

Engine

22% · 41 reports
CRASH
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After purchasing my Corolla my car powered down. I took it back to the dealership and they checked it and stated there was nothing wrong with it. This was in November 2020.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-08

Also filed under Electrical system and forward collision avoidance

"Engine maintenance required" light is coming up constantly, only when i turn on the AC and doesn't let me view my dash at all. Ive determined it's the Engine coolant bypass valve.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07

Also filed under Electrical system

Notification spontaneously received as Engine Maintenance Required; Visit Your Dealer. Service appointment immediately scheduled for Toyota of Plano for the following day.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Electrical system

12% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing slave cylinder.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-10

Visibility/wiper

8% · 15 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2021 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.