MYRModel Year Report

2023 Toyota Corolla

▲ Better than typical
2023 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:15.621Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
73
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

22% 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 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2023 73 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 2019 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2023 73 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 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 2020 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2023: 73 complaints 2023 73 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026

2023: 73 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.

Steering

22% · 16 reports
CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

This is the 3rd time it’s happened. It seems to happen after it’s rained and it’s wet and humid outside. I was at a red light waiting for it to change.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-15

Electrical system

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

My door actuators are going out on all my doors started with the driver door then the passenger rear door and now my driver rear door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05

Engine

18% · 13 reports
CRASH

Exterior lighting

15% · 11 reports

Forward collision avoidance

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2023-09-08Air bags, steering23V480000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2025-01-17Steering24V878000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2025-03-17Air bags, steering25V040000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V480000 · Air bags, steering
  • Recall 24V878000 · Steering
  • Recall 25V040000 · Air bags, steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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