2021 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (52), Engine (40), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 185 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 | 28% |
| Engine | 40 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12% |
| Power Train | 19 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-28
The Coolant Bypass Valve needs replacement and my car only has 94,000 miles on it I called Toyota to see if the part and labor were cover under their 100,000 miles/ 10 years warranty and they are saying that it is not,yet on Google and all over online forums it says that Toyotas corolla from 2019 to 2021 tend to eventu...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-21
This Toyota Corolla hatchback is experiencing an issue where it is constantly giving an “ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” light and when scanned, it says “coolant bypass valve malfunction”. There is already a recall for many Toyota Corolla Sedans experiencing this issue of this bypass valve being defective, but because t...
Engine - filed 2026-07-21
Notification spontaneously received as Engine Maintenance Required; Visit Your Dealer. Service appointment immediately scheduled for Toyota of Plano for the following day. My service advisor recommended replacing the coolant bypass valve, which amounted to a total bill of $745. My agent informed me of CSP 24TE04, ho...
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More for the 2021 Toyota Corolla
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.