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2021 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 27 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Toyota Corolla

Airbags
48
Engine
27
Other
20
Electrical
17
Powertrain
15
Visibility
9
Brakes
7
Steering
5
Lights
5
Tires
4
Speed Control
4
Wheels
3

27

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2026ENGINEThe Clutch Slave Cylinder needs replacement
Mar 24, 2026ENGINEEngine maintenance required, call dealer. The engine coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced. Know...
Sep 8, 2025ENGINEI turned on the vehicle and an Engine Maintenance Required light and warning went off on my car. I n...
Jul 21, 2025ENGINEI was driving yesterday morning to work in freeway and a Message appeared in the dash saying Engine ...
Jul 3, 2025ENGINECoolant bypass valve broken
Jun 22, 2025ENGINEEngine maintenance required P268115 engine coolant bypass valve
Jun 18, 2025ENGINEThe car shows the message “Engine Maintenance Required” that leads to the coolant bypass hose being ...
Jun 17, 2025ENGINEThe engine maintenance required sign popped up on my 2021 Toyota Corolla and took it to a dealer to ...
May 21, 2025ENGINECoolant bypass valve has failed. AutoNation Toyota in Cerritos has verified issue. This issue has c...
May 10, 2025ENGINEVehicle: 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex, 2.0L Engine Component Failure: The Engine Coolant Bypass Valve (...
Mar 23, 2025ENGINEOn my 2021 Toyota Corolla SE at 43k miles the “service engine needed” notification came on. As I’m r...
Nov 6, 2024ENGINEMy 2021 Toyota Corolla has 43k miles at this moment and the engine coolant bypass valve went out pre...
Nov 5, 2024ENGINEI recently purchased a 2021 Toyota Corolla SE. After a few days the "Engine Maintenance Required - S...
Oct 23, 2024ENGINEApparently my car's Engine Coolant Bypass Valve is broken and it's a common case with my car's model...
Oct 10, 2024ENGINEEngine Maintenance Required message came on. Took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it...
Jul 31, 2024ENGINEEngine code P2681(15) which after lookup is the coolant bypass valve which is a common faulty part t...
Jul 30, 2024ENGINEMy car reached 52,254 miles and I got a engine maintenance required a scary message I have never see...
Jun 29, 2024ENGINECollant by pass malfuntion 2 time
Jun 17, 2024ENGINEAfter hitting 45k miles my engine light turned on and required a coolant bypass valve replacement. T...
May 21, 2024ENGINEEngine coolant bypass valve short to battery. Throwing code - P2681-15 at 33,000 miles.

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