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2023 Toyota Corolla recalls & problems

The 2023 Toyota Corolla has 3 safety recalls and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (18 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints74filed by owners
Crashes · fires8 · 2reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2023 Toyota Corolla in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsJan 29, 2025

Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 25V0400001,716 vehicles

Problem
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 repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering › Column

SteeringNov 21, 2024

Steering

Recall 24V8780008,057 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Risk
A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Air bagsJul 12, 2023

Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 23V480000152,927 vehicles

Problem
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 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering › Column

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota Corolla NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Toyota Corolla NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Corolla Hatchback

35mpg combined
City / highway32 / 41 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Corolla

35mpg combined
City / highway32 / 41 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Corolla

34mpg combined
City / highway31 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Corolla Hatchback XSE

33mpg combined
City / highway30 / 38 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other18110—
Steering16200—
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel15110—
Engine13100—
Exterior lighting11000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings9400—
Service brakes7100—
Power train6000—
Air bags6304—
Visibility/wiper5000—
Lane departureWarning; Assist5100—
Back over preventionWarnings; Sensing system › Camera3100—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.