2021 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (53), Engine (41), Unknown Or Other (33).
Key takeaways
- 188 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 | 53 | 28% |
| Engine | 41 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 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% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Wheels,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-22
Front wheel bearings my vehicle has 63,000 my front right wheel bearing changed at 32,000 - now I need both front wheel bearing replaced
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-20
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. I am concerned that my airbags may not function properly in the event of an accident. I recently contacted Toyota corporate because I learned about a po...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-07
"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. Many models have had this same exact issue and there needs to be a recall/repair at no cost to the owners.
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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.