Does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with air bags:sensor:occupant classification.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

243 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Corolla.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

There are 169 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Corolla.

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
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General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Maintenance & Lubrication
Specifications
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Technical Service Bulletins
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Toyota Corolla Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #23V86500020/12/2023Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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 RX450

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying

TSB #11029896

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

TSB #11028726

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

TSB #11028722

Some 2018 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

TSB #11028712

Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic

TSB #11022961

OBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0059-25.

TSB #11022958

Some 2020 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. This condition will usually go away when the engines Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) are above idle.

TSB #11022949

The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be d

TSB #11020670

Some 2021 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 2024 Camry, 2019 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of t

Showing the 8 most recent of 169 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20230509Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while at a stop light in the turning lane, another vehicle rear-ended the contact, causing minor damages to the rear bumper of the vehicle. T

20230509Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORCrash reported2 injured

20230124Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

The contact owned a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the front passenger's side door. The contact st

20230117Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

I was rear ended. During the impact, which was enough to accelerate my vehicle from 9 mph to 36 mph, the steering wheel came completely off of the car and hit me in the head. The steering wheel was in

20230117Component: STEERINGCrash reported2 injured

Showing the 5 most serious of 243 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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