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2024 Toyota Corolla reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Toyota Corolla holds 63 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Corolla years here — under the median of the other years, which is 28. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Steering and Labels.

2020 Toyota Corolla LE
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Complaints

63

Per year

21

Recalls

2

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (13 of 63), then Steering (11) and Service brakes (10). The most filings arrived in 2025 (29 of 63). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Corolla has 73 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2025 has 31 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Toyota Corolla. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Steering 2024-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 24V878000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Remedy Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
Recall Labels 2024-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Complaints by component (63 total)

Forward collision avoidance
13
Steering
11
Service brakes
10
Electrical system
8
Powertrain
8
Air bags
7
Engine
6
Exterior lighting
4
Lane departure
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Speed control
2
Back-over prevention
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Other or not sure
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

11

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

8

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "In a 2024 Corolla the spiral cable (clock spring) is defective. It controls the airbag, cruise control, horn and more, so it is an important safety mechanism electrical part. Toyota USA is on back order for this part…"
    Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2026-09-05
  • "A severe, pre-existing life-safety defect and unauthorized structural modification were discovered on my 2024 Toyota Corolla . Following a routine diagnostic check for vehicle pulling, certified Toyota technicians…"
    Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-13
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while idling at a stop, the vehicle was rear-ended. During the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined backwards, and the air bags failed to deploy.…"
    Air bags, Seats · filed 2026-07-24
  • "I was involved in a vehicle accident Mar. 31, 2026. And only the side curtain air bags deployed. Neither driverside steering wheel airbag (which caused me to fracture my sternum) nor the passanger side airbag deployed."
    Air bags · filed 2026-07-14
  • "Subject / Issue: Child car seat caused vehicle seat belt to become permanently jammed Complaint: I am reporting a safety-related issue involving an Evenflo Revolve 360 child car seat. During normal use, the vehicle seat…"
    Other or not sure · filed 2026-07-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Corolla 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S10) Front-wheel drive 32 41 35 MPG $1850
Corolla 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S10) Front-wheel drive 31 40 34 MPG $1900
Corolla Hatchback 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S10) Front-wheel drive 32 41 35 MPG $1850
Corolla Hatchback XSE 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S10) Front-wheel drive 30 38 33 MPG $1950
Corolla hybrid 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 53 46 50 MPG $1300
Corolla hybrid 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 50 43 47 MPG $1400
Corolla hybrid all-wheel drive 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 51 44 48 MPG $1350
Corolla hybrid all-wheel drive 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) All-wheel drive 47 41 44 MPG $1450

Specs and fitment

12th generation, 2020–present
Body styles Sedan, Hatchback
Oil 0W-20 , 4.4 qt capacity
Tire size 195/65R15 (Hybrid LE), 205/55R16 (sedan L/LE/XLE; hatch SE), 225/40R18 (sedan SE/XSE; hatch XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-878 covers certain 2023-2024 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles: due to cracks developed during manufacturing, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly detach from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control. Dealers replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 17, 2025. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB13 and 24TA13.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Toyota Corolla holds 63 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 21 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Corolla years here — under the median of the other years, which is 28. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Steering and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2024 Toyota Corolla?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (13 of 63), then Steering (11) and Service brakes (10). The most filings arrived in 2025 (29 of 63). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Corolla has 73 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2025 has 31 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2024 Toyota Corolla been recalled?

The 2024 Toyota Corolla has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Toyota Corolla?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2024 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Toyota Corolla get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Toyota Corolla is 40.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

11th generation (2014-2019 in the US).

What oil does a Toyota Corolla use?

Recent US Corolla generations specify 0W-20; capacity is typically about 4.4 qt with filter on the 1.8L, but always check the owner manual for your engine.

Does the Toyota Corolla come as a hatchback?

In the US, the Corolla Hatchback joined the sedan starting with the 12th generation (2020 model year onward); earlier US Corollas were sedan only.