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2021 Toyota Corolla Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 178 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2021 Toyota Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
178
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Toyota Corolla (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V865000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Toyota Corolla

Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
49
Engine
27
Unknown Or Other
19
Electrical System
18
Power Train
17
Visibility/wiper
10
Service Brakes
5
Steering
5
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Toyota Corolla — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 217 complaints 2016 210 complaints 2017 186 complaints 2018 133 complaints 2019 199 complaints 2020 300 complaints 2021 178 complaints 2022 91 complaints 2023 71 complaints 2024 57 complaints 2025 22 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Toyota Corolla

Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall and 178 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Corolla?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Corolla are: Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla safe to buy?
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Corolla should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Corolla are: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.