2023 Toyota Corolla Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 74 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

51/100

High Reported Activity — 2023 Toyota Corolla

The 2023 Toyota Corolla shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Toyota Corolla (5)

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

🔧 Steering: Column

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: 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….

NHTSA #23V480000

🔧 Steering

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #24V878000

🔧 Steering: Column

A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: 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….

NHTSA #25V040000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this…

NHTSA #24V548000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or…

NHTSA #25V595000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Toyota Corolla

Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

Electrical System

Exterior Lighting

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Air Bags

Engine

Service Brakes

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Toyota Corolla — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Toyota Corolla

Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Toyota Corolla has 5 recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Toyota Corolla are: Steering, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla safe to buy?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are 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: 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.