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The 2021 Toyota Corolla follows in the footsteps of a long lineup of this sedan being one of America’s favorites. The automaker claims that it will “brighten up your future.” However, this car shows a significant decline in previous Toyota manufacturing standards, leaving customers wondering if the vehicle is going to leave them stranded. From defective exterior lighting to malfunctioning vehicle speed control, this Corolla is a big disappointment to many.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2021 Toyota Corolla
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Electrical System | |
| Air Bags | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Engine | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | |
| Steering |
Most Common Problems with the 2021 Toyota Corolla
Complaints to the NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Corolla relate to at least 16 components and/or systems:
- Airbags not deploying during a crash
- Electrical system, which includes a brake-hold malfunction that caused a fire
- Engine, including an engine where the RPM increased to dangerous levels when traveling downhill
- Exterior lighting
- Forward collision avoidance
- Lane departure
- Parking brake
- Powertrain, which recurred three times before the dealer acknowledged there was a transmission problem
- Service brakes
- Steering, including a problem that recurred 4 times after engaging cruise control
- Structure, including an incident that combined a steering and suspension problem that led to significant damage to the vehicle without a collision.
- Suspension
- Tires
- Vehicle speed control
- Visibility/wipers
- Wheels
Problems with the Exterior Lighting
When driving at night, it’s essential to have exterior lighting that illuminates the road. Not only does this ensure the driver can see what’s ahead, but it also helps others see the vehicle. With the Toyota Corolla, customers regularly complain about the lack of visibility.
Here’s one complaint left with the NHTSA. “Traveling in the right lane. 18 wheel ahead was pulled to the shoulder. I moved over to the left lane. While moving over there was metal in the road (learned from State Police later from the 18 wheeler). Unable to avoid the object, the result was a blown tire. The design of the left headlight is made so on a two lane road, the oncoming traffic won’t be blinded. However, with an interstate, if in the right lane, the left lane has a blind spot. The headlights is ½ the length of the right headlight.”
It doesn’t seem that the engineers thought through the headlight design, but what could be expected after looking at the rest of the car’s design. With all of the manufacturing defects, the headlights are probably the smallest concern. For example, Service Bulletin #T-SB-0121-20 discusses how Corolla vehicles might have a splashing or sloshing sound that is heard when opening or closing the doors and turning at lower speeds. This sound comes from the water that gets trapped inside the doors because of poor manufacturing. Unless owners are hoping for a water ride experience, this is not a good quality for a car to have, yet Toyota has no problem thinking this car is going to somehow, “brighten” everyone’s future.
Problems with the Vehicle Speed Control
Being able to accurately control the speed of a vehicle is a big deal. Without this ability, cars would be doing their own thing while heading down the road.
That’s the problem illustrated in this NHTSA complaint. “The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle when depressing on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated the ‘vehicle was needing to be serviced’ warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact towed the vehicle to an unknown location. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure.”
Sadly, Toyota isn’t ready to discuss this complaint yet. To cover the company’s reputation, Service Bulletin #T-TT-0615-20 was issued that showed concern over the vehicle surge and hesitation. At this time, the automaker is simply looking to hear from consumers. However, this bulletin was issued more than a year ago, with no resolution yet. At this point, it can be assumed that it isn’t going to move any further, leaving customers without a fix. The only way to permanently “brighten” the driver’s future is to look for a new vehicle that’s more reliable.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| State | NM |
| Description | I was parked in my parking space I reversed into the space. I left the car running in park to dispose of trash. When I come back to my car to retrieve my cell phone and key out of the ignition. When the car turned off, the car began to roll down as my space is at a slight decline and the result of this was me bumping into a motorcycle who is parked directly across from my spot. I attempted to brake and I wasn't able to steer as I had vehicles to my left and right and this happened in a distance of maybe 20-25 ft. The other party was notified no one was hurt but both my vehicle and his bike took damage. I have damage to my front grill because of this malfunction. This has never happened before but as this is a new car, this concerns me greatly and has been brought to toyota's attention. I wanted to file a complaint as I know others have my same vehicle and they may have had or might end up in the same situation as I was in. I believe it is the parking brake that was the issue. |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | The contact owned a 2021 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the front passenger's side door. The contact stated that the air bags deployed, except for the driver's side steering wheel air bag. The impact caused her chest to lunge forward, and the contact fractured her neck. A passenger seated in the passenger's side front seat sustained bruising from her neck, her waist, and a fractured collarbone. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. |
| Category | Air Bags, Seats, Steering |
| Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| State | IN |
| Description | I was rear ended. During the impact, which was enough to accelerate my vehicle from 9 mph to 36 mph, the steering wheel came completely off of the car and hit me in the head. The steering wheel was in the back seat immediately following the impact and my vehicle was traveling at 36 mph with no way to steer out control it and no airbags in front of me in case of a secondary collision. This happened on a busy interstate with dozens of drivers endangered by my out of control vehicle. Traffic had slowed for construction and it was a miracle I wasn't further injured or caused injury to anyone else. Toyota sent an inspector to look over the vehicle, and it may still be available on the wrecker lot. |
| Category | Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Came out and windshield was cracked. Toyota makes defective cheap windshields |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection |
| Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I purchased my toyota corolla se 2021 in may 2021 with 11 miles on it. I received safety connect trial for one year. It was so unsafe. I believe there was an invasion of privacy because after requesting my data held at toyota corp., I read of times of install/deactivation that were not proper in accordance of my purchase and my understanding of the set up at time of purchase. It appears this safety connect was already connected before my purchase, which is a safety issue and is a violation of privacy and lead to data breach. With my connected device, iphone, acting crazy and miss reading my locations and redirecting, etc., I was on my way to apple in december 2021 with 2016 miles on my car. I believe the remote connect was being controlled by others as up to five devices are allowed on the module. Gps worked accordingly obviously, because when I exited the interstate, immediately my engine stalled out at 50 miles an hour in the rain. I was scared to death and found the closest gas station to pull over and stop my engine. About 30 minutes later, I continued to apple, 1 mile away. After restarting my car, I was alerted to be safe and contact my provider. I found out that that meant that my control module was blown. This has affected me in a few ways. Maps have read I am in china, south florida, north, florida, georgia, california. I also went to the local toyota for an oil change and tire rotation in october 2022 and learned that I needed a tire replacement and the pressure was down to 15 pounds. No light appeared. If the communication module is destroyed, then all of the safety features are, as well. No lights alert, no blindspot warning days, automatic emergency, braking has failed as well, as I recall when it worked and it is not even sensing a vehicle or anything in front of it. Also the red signs that display, stop, certain miles per hour, etc. Are reading incorrectly. Furthermore, toyota wants to disclaim all warranties associated. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Dec 08, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Every thing is good |
| Category | Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure: Warning |
| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Around 1900-2000 miles of ownership, 6 months after purchase, I was driving on i95 in the rain, 65 mph, traffic in west palm beach, fl, on my way to apple(mall). Upon exit, my engine completely stalled out. I pulled off road, not smoothly at all, turned off the car and it restarted 30 minutes later so I resumed my travels. The next day, my vehicle alerted me that the communication module had blown, not in those words. I had called toyota and told the representative of the spoken alert and she informed me to go to dealership. They were clueless how to fix and reset battery. This communication is vital for all modules to perform safety features. Today I had a large screw in tire and no alerts of low pressure. Tire read 12 lbs pressure. My lane departure/correction doesnt work half of the time. My attorney has informed me that he hears there are concerning issues involved and noncompliance has led to him filing suit today. Software source code leaked and left open on github for 5 years has compromised the safety of all connected customers and their devices. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Oct 09, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Headlights are defective. There is a "v" shaped dark spot in the headlights of the vehicle when on low beam. The significant unlit "v" shaped area does not allow the driver to see objects in the roadway which come up on a driver rather quickly, resulting in collisions. Toyota is aware of the defect, but will not act on it. Toyota claim # 220811002276. There have been two collisions involving items in the roadway due to this headlight defect. Total out of pocket costs on the damage have been in excess of |
| Category | Seat Belts |
| Date | Oct 07, 2022 |
| State | LA |
| Description | I have brought my car to toyota of new orleans (the same place I bought it) regarding an issue where if my kids are in the backseat unbuckled the seat belt alert does not ring to indicate that the seatbelts are not hooked also if I undo the seatbelt while driving it does not alert either. Also, when I am driving and nobody is in the backseat, and nothing is on the seats etc. The seat belt alert will begin to ring. I have record this on my phone and showed toyota they have checked my care twice and I let if at the dealership for 3 days and they cannot duplicate the problem I explained it happens at different times however they said they see the video but can't get it to do it at the shop. So now I am stuck with a car that is a safety concern for me and my children. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Sep 08, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | No problems |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | No problem |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| State | CT |
| Description | Front end collision at 50mph with deer. No airbag deployment, car was totaled |
| Category | Service Brakes, Wheels |
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | Recently my car was in an accident involving 2 other vehicles. An suv in front of me rear-ended someone and then I rear-ended the suv. We were in heavy traffic at a major intersection and were stopped at a red light. The light turned green and we began to move. We were accelerating from a stop and were maybe approaching 10 -15 mph. Traffic started to back up at the next light and so the first car stopped suddenly so as not to block the intersection. Then the driver in front of me crashed into that car. He was on his phone, not looking, and didn't have time to brake. I was about 2-3 car lengths behind when he came to a complete stop. I was also still accelerating, as were most cars, since the light had just turned green. As soon as the vehicle in front of me hit the other car and stopped moving, I immediately applied my brakes. Based on the distance I believe I should have been able to stop. I remember thinking there was plenty of room. Except that the abs came on and, instead of stopping my car before hitting the object in front of me (because the car is also capable of doing that), it just continued to let my car slide right into the back of the vehicle in front of me. I was then "at fault" according to my insurance company despite my explanation of the details. This led to a 0 deductible for repairs and an increase in my insurance rate. I honestly believe that the abs should not have activated in that situation. If the car is able to recognize and even stop for objects in front of it, why would it let me slide into another car? I've had similar situations with my other cars in the past and they always stopped quickly, often avoiding this very situation. To summarize, I feel that the antilock brake system in my car failed to act in a safe and appropriate manner, thus causing an increased risk of damage or injury to the vehicle and passengers. In my case it resulted in damage to my car and a lot of extra money to cover those damages. Thank you |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I was driving home from school, and while trying to change lanes on fairly busy road on a hill and my car with a cvt transmission stalled out and a check engine light appeared on my dash with a message reading “drive-start control malfunctionâ€. While trying to limp the car home, the engine killed power three or four times within like a five minute drive up some hilly roads and I constantly had to pull to the side and turn the car off and on just to make it up the next hill. I took it in the same day the issue were happening and they didn't diagnose the issue until two three week after I had originally brought it in and said it was a cvt issue. A week or two prior to this happening, I was coming down a hill towards a stop light and when I get hit the stop light my car jerked and the “drive-start control malfunction†messages appeared then immediately went away, so I paid it no mind. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| State | NH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2021 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the parking brake warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. Additionally, the brake warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,800. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| State | SC |
| Description | 2021 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regard to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated that while parking the vehicle accelerated over a barrier. When the consumer reversed the vehicle, it accelerated backwards into another vehicle causing damage. The vehicle was being repaired. *js |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | May 01, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | My 2021 toyota corolla, with 3000 miles and less than a year on it, is repeatedly exhibiting a "check gas cap" warning message followed a day or two later by a "check engine, visit your dealer" warning. This has happened twice. I have returned to the dealer once to have the system reset, after which the same sequence of warning messages recurred. This message wipes out my dashboard display and keeps me from using my cruise control and radar distancing feature. I have not yet determined what other safety features are neutralized by this recurring malfunction. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Category | Parking Brake:electrical, Service Brakes |
| Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | The contact owns a 2021 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle came to a squeaky stop. The contact was able to get off the road safely. The contact stated once on the side of the road, he noticed the electric parking brake was engaged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the regular service brakes were inoperable while the electric parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic found no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,200. |
| Category | Air Bags, Seat Belts |
| Date | Feb 08, 2022 |
| State | WI |
| Description | While driving down a two-way street an oncoming car departed its lane resulting in an offset frontal collision on the driver's side. The driver's side airbag did not deploy, the seat belts did not pretention/lock and the pre-collision system did not engage brakes or alert the driver. The driver of the car suffered a broken bone as a result. The driver of the oncoming colliding car was okay, their airbags deployed. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 23, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | When I was driving on the freeway on january 21, 2022, I had my iphone x plugged into the car's infotainment system via usb to enable apple carplay and navigate using google maps. In the middle of driving, the navigation system lost accuracy of my precise location. It continuously kept rerouting, as it believed that I had exited the freeway and was now on the side street. Gps precision is unreliable when the connected phone is not unlocked and on the google maps app (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't). This is obviously a safety hazard, since I have to exit the google maps app on my phone, reopen it, and reroute to the location so the software accurately picks up my location (luckily, the car has lane-trace assist). Another issue is when using google maps (an issue with all navigation app, really; here I use google maps as an example, but I've had an issue with all maps apps I use, including apple maps) navigation with apple carplay and the iphone locks itself or the driver exits the google maps app on the phone. Sometimes, when the phone locks itself from idle usage (as it should, since the driver is focusing on the road) or when the google maps app is exited (but not closed), the navigation interface on the car's infotainment system freezes. It shows the current location of the vehicle as stationary when it really should be moving. The intended functionality is the navigation software should continue running and updating as the car moves, regardless of whether the phone is locked or if the google maps app is only running in the background. This issue happens sporadically, but poses a significant risk of a collision, as it forces the driver to use their phone and reroute their navigation instead of paying attention to the road. Toyota needs to coordinate with apple to address this issue on apple carplay and subsequently release a software update to drivers. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting, Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| State | DC |
| Description | I purchased this vehicle new in june 2021. It is the hatchback model. Prior to that I drove a motorcycle since 2015. I noticed right at the beginning that the headlights don't illuminate far enough ahead at night for what I consider safe. My ability to see off into the distance ahead of the vehicle is far less than what I would get from my motorcycle, which doesn't make any sense to me because this car has led headlights which are supposed to be better. I live in washington, dc and have family in new jersey that I visit regularly. There are two ways I can go. The first is interstate 95 which has a speed limit of 65 but I set my cruise control at 60. When I come to an area where there is no street lighting and there are no other cars around which are helping illuminate the roadway, I am overdriving my headlights. This is not safe. The second route is taking route 50 to the annapolis bay bridge, then getting on route 301 north towards middletown, delaware and then new castle, delaware, over the delaware memorial bridge and then route 295 towards burlington county where my family lives. Route 50 is 65 mph until you get to annapolis where its reduced to 55, then stays 55mph all the way to route 301, and then route 301 is 55 mph, until the delaware memorial bridge. When I get to route 301 north there is very little other lighting on the road other than my headlights. There are far fewer cars than on interstate 95 so I get very little illumination from passing cars. Even if I reduce my speed to 50 mph, I am still over-driving my headlights. There has to be something wrong with how the headlights have been positioned. They are not shining for any reasonable distance ahead of the car. I have gone to the toyota dealer in bethesda, md where I purchased it, jim coleman toyota three times to tell them about it. Each time they have told me that there is nothing wrong with the lights. But I don't know what they did to check them. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| State | OH |
| Description | Car was in dealership twice in one week for jerking while driving dealership said it was abc and was so called “fixed†both times only had my car for a little bit back before I had to take it back . 3rd time in the same week my transmission went out on me while on the highway with young kids in the car and almost caused a wreck. Car got towed in was confirmed it was my transmission and a dozen other codes going off . Toyota is lucky that the semi that was behind me when this happened did not plow into me |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Nov 26, 2021 |
| State | PA |
| Description | While driving the vehicle the brake hold system was activated at a red light. While proceeding through the light within (about) 5 minutes the vehicle indicated a brake hold malfunction. An odor of smoke was also present, at that point I turned off the vehicle and inspected the origin; the trunk. Upon opening the trunk the right side had a sizeable fire growing towards my assets. Police did arrive on scene, an adjuster has examined the damages, however this has not seemed to be replicated. I believe the risks associated with this incident are quite evident. There was no collision. |
| Category | Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Nov 08, 2021 |
| State | TN |
| Description | The problem seems to occur when activating the full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control (drcc) feature, as detailed next. During a recent trip, the car behaved in a potentially dangerous, life-threatening manner when the drcc function was activated. Specifically, the car seems to increase the rpm of the engine to dangerous levels when going down a slope even if there is a speed limit set using the cruise control. In other words, the car does not change gear properly to keep the rpm in normal ranges. The engine's rpm getting close, entering the red zone indicated by the rpm tachometer, and staying there even for seconds may cause an engine explosion which at highway speeds can be extremely dangerous for the passengers and other nearby vehicles on the road. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Nov 04, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | After bringing my 2021 corolla into a certified mechanic that I personally trust is the most skilled and talented for toyota brand, as a specialist for asian make vehicles. I was told that my unit was given a old battery despite the year of my vehicle. The safety of starting the engine was discovered 3 days ago. When I couldn't start the car. I brought it to mountain view auto mechanics, in mountain view, ca. The mechanic I spoke with visually scans the engine and said that everything was not tampered with, but requires a replacement battery, by the toyota dealership; any of the locations. Because the car is a 2021 it falls in the category of standard brand new warranty. A diagnostic fee has been said by toyota of stevens creek of the amounts of 230. 00$ to find the issue. Even though I in with in warranty. I work at quiktrak inc. As field inspector/authorized inspector my id# is cnp995 I perform inspection audits for vehicles and vessels all in the northern areas of california. I am complaining about my vehicle being un-safe for long term use, because of contraindications of how my car is. For the record. I have not modified any thing that would void my vehicles basic warrenty. Nor the ca emissions warenty |
| Category | Tires |
| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| State | MD |
| Description | 2021 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side front tire rupture. The consumer stated while driving the tire ruptured. The consumer called toyota roadside assistance and was not properly assisted. The consumer called aaa for assistance. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for having to use aaa and for the new tire. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Lane Departure: Warning |
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Got in the car this morning and the check engine light came on. Needed to get to work so started driving. About 5 minutes later car started shuttering and reduced engine power displayed. Had to do 20 mph all the way to work. Did not make for a good morning. The lane keep assist and other safety features were turned off as well. Not very safe when driving. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | Turn signal light fogged up when washing vehicle. Must be moisture getting in somehow. On a 2 month old car. Not good |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Sep 26, 2021 |
| State | VA |
| Description | The vehicle does not keep the set speed. Ex. When cruise is set to 65, the vehicle will remain at 64 never making it to 65. This occurs with clear road ahead and no traffic. |
| Category | Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Sep 18, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | Windshield wipers are not fast enough the motor isn't fast enough to keep up with moderate to heavy rain and occasionally wipers will just stop |
| Category | Steering, Structure:body, Suspension |
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | While driving approx. 35-40 mph driver impacted front left side with a stop sign post . Causing very little body damage but completely ripped the control arm out of the sub frame which caused an unreasonable amount of other significant damages . The axle broke off at the transmission . These 3 parts alone costing almost 2500$ plus labor to repair. It ripped part of my bumper cover which had to be replaced and dented the fender which is being repaired . Had the cars subframe held up in what should have been a minor incident none of the other parts would have been affected the way the were. I had the car inspected and aligned at the toyota dealership and was directed by two employees to file this complaint. They too felt the sub frame shouldn't have ripped apart like it did. Had I been involved in a collision with another car my car would have crumbled . Trading it in as soon as its repairs are complete . Scares me to think what would've happened if my child were with me. |
| Category | Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal |
| Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| State | NC |
| Description | The contact owns a 2021 toyota corolla. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle when depressing on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated the "vehicle was needing to be serviced" warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact towed the vehicle to an unknown location. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting:headlights, Parking Brake |
| Date | Jun 09, 2021 |
| State | MA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2021 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving down a dark road he was unable to see the roadway due to poor visibility from the headlights. The contact stated that the failure was evident while using the low-beam or hi-beam headlights. The contact stated that the electronic braking system was inoperable. The contact was concerned for his safety while driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 380. |
| Category | Parking Brake |
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| State | NY |
| Description | 2021 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to emergency brake system. The consumer stated the emergency parking brake system activates each time the vehicle is parked. The consumer stated this was unnatural. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 27, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | When I parked my car the morning on march 22, the temperature was around 50f. There was no windshield crack at this time. When I went to get my car in the afternoon on march 22, a foot long crack had formed on my windshield. The temperature at this time was around 70f. Had this happened while I drove, it would had been a safety hazard. A windshield should not crack this fast. A foot long on the first day? The car wasn't even moving when this happened. Imagine how fast the crack would crack if the car was moving. The car had less than 500 miles and was less than a month old when this occurred. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings |
| Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | After purchasing my corolla my car powered down. I took it back to the dealership and they checked it and stated there was nothing wrong with it. This was in november 2020. On 1/16/2021 I was driving on a highway and the same thing happened, everything just powered down. I was fortunate enough to get the vehicle off the road and called the dealership. This was around 6:00pm. I then called my family and told them where I was and what happened. A passerby stopped to assist me and got my car running by jumping it off. An hour later I was sitting in a private drive waiting on traffic to pass before pulling out. The next thing I know I was hit by another vehicle. The vehicle that hit me then went over to the other lane and sideswiped a truck that had a low boy trailer attached to it. It is my understanding is that when the truck hit the other truck after hitting me that is when the 3 people in the truck were killed. Two of the people were ejected and the other partially ejected. The people in the 2nd truck told police that I failed to yield the right of way. They never asked me what happened and took the other drivers word at what happened. There were no skid marks from either truck on the roadway. If I was pulling out I am sure there would be skid marks.*dt*jb |
| Category | Suspension |
| Date | Mar 01, 2021 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Rear suspension spring was not in the right spot. It was leaning on my frame. My vehicle was stationary. |
| Category | Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Wheels |
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | 1. Experienced sudden acceleration problem at a signal light 2. To control sudden acceleration, need to push brakes harder than a non hybrid car 3. In the reverse direction, it goes too fast without pushing the gas, this may cause a crash missing extra tire and the accessories (jack, lug wrench, other tools etc) even though there is a slotted place holder there. (shame on toyota for doing this, to order a new kit this will cost approx Who are we? We are Lemberg Law, a Consumer Law Firm Lemberg Law is a consumer law firm helping victims of bad manufacturing and run-arounds from auto companies. We are ranked A+ by the BBB. Call our Helpline today! There is no charge unless we win. |
| Category | Steering, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Feb 03, 2021 |
| State | TX |
| Description | On 4 occasions, after engaging cruise control (65mph) the steering wheel went hard and it appeared that the wheel alignment was off and the vehicle veered left and it would create to small amount of torque on the steering wheel. Again, only when I engaged the cruise control. Vin: [xxx] (there is no "y") (change "y" to "t". Sorry 🙁 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tr |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| State | TX |
| Description | I-20 0400. Traveling in the right lane. 18 wheeler ahead was pulled to the shoulder. I moved over to the left lane. While moving over there was metal in the road(learned from state police later from the 18 wheeler). Unable to avoid the object the result was a blown tire. The design of the left headlight is made so on a two lane road the oncoming traffic wont be blinded. However, with an interstate if in the right lane the left lane has a blind spot. The headlight is 1/2 the length of the right headlight. Please please look into this. I was lucky with only a blown tire more severe damage or loss of life due to lack of visibility on dim setting is frightening. |
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I’ve had my 21 corolla since September 2020 and I have experienced all of these complaints in fact one of them was my own complaint I filed………. and have a few too add, but I doubt it does and darn good cause Toyota never stepped up to the plate then and won’t now!
What does it mean when I turn car off and it makes a odd sound?
I am concerned about the car surging when applying the break as well. I have also experienced different burning smells one time it was straight gas another time sulfur like. Only once and a while. The surging happens often
I am driving a 2021 Toyota Corolla hybrid
I am concerned about the air bag not deploying if in accident.
I am concerned when the brake is deployed and the car wants to speed up.
I did notice a burning smell like a hazard smell like something burning like the battery being used concerns me with the fumes
If anyone is having same issues this please let me know
Although you sound concerned for the America Auto Workers Association, this article proves drivers must be more careful when on the road. To me, these are great examples of operator errors.