Worst 2021 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 51 | 11 | 1 | 41,642 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | 2 | — | 17,900 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | 3 | 1 | 5,800 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 2,800 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 7,933 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Slave Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Toyota Corolla
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~999,901 vehicles.
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 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
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2021 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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