Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | One night shortly after starting the car, I went to put the car in first gear amd as I let out the c... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the clutch ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While in a parking lot, the clutch pedal suddenly lost all pressure and remained stuck to the floor,... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | At approximately 5 years and 2 months of ownership, with approximately 53,000 miles, the clutch slav... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | NOTE: This has not happened to me yet, but it appears that most Corollas manufactured before 2022 or... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am filing this complaint regarding a serious defect in my 2021 Toyota Corolla (Manual). At approxi... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, the ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Complete failure of the slave cylinder under at 62k miles. changed fluid at 30k. Called to see if To... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Clutch pedal sticks. Even after Toyota dealership bled lines. Apparent slave cylinder issue. Failure... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I just had to replace my transmission. 2 days later I have my check engine light, secondary collisio... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | Vehicle has numerous electrical/mechanical issues that seem to stem from an autonomous learning remo... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the ... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I smell gas whenever I drive my car. My car has less than 33,000 miles on it. |
| Feb 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving home from school, and while trying to change lanes on fairly busy road on a hill and m... |
| Dec 14, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Car was in dealership twice in one week for jerking while driving dealership said it was abc and was... |