Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall, 213 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
213
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 12, 2026
20V024000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hy...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | TIRES | Purchased set of 4 Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring 195/65R1591H tires on 26 Jun 2026 @ 48,847 miles on the ... |
| May 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving on the highway and the transmission gave completely out!! with no warning! No check en... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I have super white (040) paint and it's flaking off due to original manufacturer paint defect. Paint... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The factory-applied Super White (paint code 040) paint on my vehicle has peeled down to bare metal o... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2016 Toyota Corolla suddenly showed a Check Engine light, and the dealer diagnosed a CVT transmis... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio will constantly reset as well as the in-dash clock, and the Tire Pressure light will illuminat... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The driver seat belt dont work and once in a great while it will work but even whenever it does latc... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Nov 30, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | I recently 6 weeks ago bought a used certified 2016 Toyota Corolla with 43,000 miles. I have been go... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | In 2024, my 2016 Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision. The airbags did not deploy. I went to t... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There are no incidents but it is requiring me to fill this out. |
| Jul 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | We own a 2016 Toyota Corolla Sport model. 4 door sedan. We first started to notice a loud sound that... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The roof of my car started peeling. It’s been progressing quickly. Also starting a small little part... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | A knocking noise is coming from the front of car. Noise correlates with car motion. Worn parts in ... |
| May 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | I own a 2016 Toyota Corolla with 35000 miles. My extended warranty expired in January 2024. In the... |
| May 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Unknown |
| Mar 23, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have been driving my car since 2016, however since Nov 24, 2023. Incidents that alarm me have happ... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact's daughter owned a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was stolen, ... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The CVT transmission on my 2016 Toyota Corolla initially suffered a complete mechanical failure and ... |