2023 Toyota GR Corolla reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla has 11 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2024 GR Corolla (2), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster and Labels.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (5 of 11), then Forward collision avoidance (2) and Speed control (2). The most filings arrived in 2024 (5 of 11). Those filings include 2 that report a fire.

Next to 2024

The 2024 GR Corolla has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Toyota GR Corolla. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2025-09-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V595000

Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

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 (11 total)

Powertrain

Forward collision avoidance

Speed control

Wheels

Electrical system

Engine

Hydraulic brakes

Service brakes

Steering

Structure

Suspension

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Clutch failure at early miles on multiple cars, there's even blogs about it. They don't want to cover, but it doesn't have the durability of a normal clutch."
Powertrain · filed 2026-08-05
"Drove car at reasonable low speeds (30-40mph) parked vehicle and noticed smell of something burning and light smoke. Opened hood and car was on fire. No mods, completely stock, low mileage. All services up to date. No…"
Engine · filed 2025-11-30
"Both front tires on my 2023 Toyota GR Corolla have developed severe inner-edge wear down to the cords, while the rest of the tread remains in excellent condition. This occurred at approximately 14,000 miles. The wear…"
Steering, Suspension, Wheels · filed 2025-10-31
"The clutch in the '23 GR Corollas is not sufficient enough for the vehicle. Even Toyota knows this as they updated the clutch not only from 23 to 24 but also from 24 to 25. I have a little over 20k miles on mine, and…"
Powertrain · filed 2025-04-30
"I am writing to file a complaint regarding my 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition. The issue pertains to the ECU programming, which was not properly calibrated for the wheels that came with this model. Instead, the…"
Speed control, Wheels, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-01-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Toyota GR COROLLA 5 HB 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

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
GR Corolla	1.6L, 3-cyl	Manual 6-speed	All-wheel drive	21	28	24 MPG	$3300

Specs and fitment

GR Corolla (XP210), 2023–present

Body styles Hatchback

Oil 0W-20 , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 235/40R18

Known issues for this generation

Campaign 24V-548 is a Gulf States Toyota accessory-label recall that includes certain 2023-2024 GR Corolla vehicles among many Toyota models; the load carrying capacity modification label may show inaccurate added weight values and fail FMVSS 110. GST mails replacement labels. Campaign 25V-595 covers certain GR Corolla models where instrument panel software at startup may not display speed, brake, or tire pressure warnings; dealers update software or replace the cluster as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla?

Is the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 GR Corolla has 5 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla been recalled?

The 2023 Toyota GR 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 2023 Toyota GR Corolla?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Is the GR Corolla all-wheel drive?

Every US GR Corolla uses the GR-Four all-wheel-drive system with a 1.6L turbo three-cylinder and a six-speed manual.

What engine oil does a US Toyota GR Corolla use?

0W-20 With filter, about 4.5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Toyota GR Corolla?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/40R18 and rear 235/40R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.