2021 Toyota Corolla recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 186
Latest campaign: Dec 20, 2023

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Dec 20, 2023	23V865000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 20, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 20, 202323V865000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. Risk An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03. Campaign NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023

Dec 20, 202323V865000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component186

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

186Complaints filed

18Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	52	28	12	1	12
Engine	41	22	2	0	0
Unknown or other	32	17	2	1	0
Electrical system	23	12	3	1	1
Power train	19	10	0	0	1
Visibility/wiper	15	8	0	0	0
Seat belts	8	4	2	0	3
Exterior lighting	8	4	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	8	4	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	4	2	0	0
Service brakes	7	4	1	0	0
Tires	5	3	0	0	0
Structure	5	3	1	0	0
Steering	5	3	1	0	2
Seats	4	2	2	0	3

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“"Engine maintenance required" light is coming up constantly, only when i turn on the AC and doesn't let me view my dash at all. Ive determined it's the Engine coolant bypass valve.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769512
Unknown or other
“The Coolant Bypass Valve needs replacement and my car only has 94,000 miles on it I called Toyota to see if the part and labor were cover under their 100,000 miles/ 10 years warranty and they are saying that it is…”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760516
Electrical system
“This Toyota Corolla hatchback is experiencing an issue where it is constantly giving an “ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” light and when scanned, it says “coolant bypass valve malfunction”.”
Filed 07/21/2026 · ODI 11751893

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2021 Toyota Corolla recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Corolla. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 52 complaints out of 186 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Toyota Corolla?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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