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2016 Toyota Corolla Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
211Complaints
1Recalls
66Crashes
1Fires
56Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Air Bags (30.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Air Bags complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Air Bags65 · 30.8%RecalledRecall 20V024000
Service Brakes29 · 13.7%not available
Seat Belts26 · 12.3%not available
Steering22 · 10.4%not available
Vehicle Speed Control21 · 10%not available
Power Train21 · 10%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS65 · 30.8%
SERVICE BRAKES29 · 13.7%
SEAT BELTS26 · 12.3%
Unspecified / other23 · 10.9%
STEERING22 · 10.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21 · 10%
POWER TRAIN21 · 10%
STRUCTURE:BODY15 · 7.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 6.2%
ENGINE13 · 6.2%

Percentages are the share of the 211 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module

NHTSA campaign 20V024000 · 2020 · reported 01/17/2020

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“SRS LIGHT IS ON IN CAR INDICATOR. AND IT SHOWS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH AIR BAG. BU AFTER DIAGNOSED BY AT LEAST FOUR MECHANICS…”NHTSA complaint 11121558 — filed 08/22/2018 · AIR BAGS
“I WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT ON 1/19/2018. WHERE I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH. NEITHER MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEATBELTS LOCK VERY…”NHTSA complaint 11084043 — filed 04/09/2018 · AIR BAGS
“BEEN WAITING FOR DEALERS TO FIX THE RECALLS MY CAR HAS, THEY SAY THEY WILL CALL WHEN THEY RECEIVE PARTS. STILL WAITING.”NHTSA complaint 11065631 — filed 01/29/2018 · AIR BAGS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 65 of 211 NHTSA complaints (30.8%), followed by service brakes (29), seat belts (26), unspecified/other issues (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?

211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 66 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 56 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 20V024000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Toyota Corolla's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.