2023 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Corolla, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
74
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Corolla and 74 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 18 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18
- STEERING16
- ENGINE13
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING11
- SERVICE BRAKES7
- POWER TRAIN6
- AIR BAGS6
2023 Corolla Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | STEERING:COLUMN · 25V040000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
STEERING · 24V878000
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING · 24V708000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.
Remedy: Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | STEERING:COLUMN · 23V480000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
2023 Corolla Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 | Aug 20, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26. | 11037202 |
| T-SB-0051-26 | Aug 20, 2026 | ENGINE | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. | 11037201 |
| T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 | Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. | 11029896 |
| T-SB-0066-24 Rev2 | Feb 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2022 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front… | 11029887 |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | Jan 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remedi… | 11028712 |
| 23TD01 | Jan 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 23TD01 Expired on December 31, 2025 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 23TD01 LICENSE PLATE BRACKET CLIPS INTERFERE WITH LOWER GRILLE ASSEMBLY 2023 COROLLA HATC… | 11028709 |
| 23TD01 | Jan 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 23TD01 Expired on December 31, 2025 The front license plate bracket provided with the vehicle has clips that potentially interfere with the lower grille assembly. This interfere… | 11028708 |
| T-SB-0083-25 | Nov 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Hi… | 11026306 |
| 25R001 | Sep 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SERVICE CAMPAIGN RENOTIFICATION OWNER RENOTIFICATION 25R001 | 11024093 |
| T-SB-0015-24 Rev2 | Sep 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A new head unit software update is available for 2023 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and Mirai vehicles equipped with Toyota Mult… | 11024075 |
| T-SB-0066-24 Rev1 | Sep 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front… | 11024072 |
| T-SB-0088-23 Rev2 | Aug 19, 2025 | ENGINE | OBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0059-25. | 11022961 |
| T-SB-0059-25 | Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Some 2020 – 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. This condition will usually go… | 11022958 |
| T-SB-0054-25 | Aug 11, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2022 – 2024 model year Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles equipped with a driver seat that has manual (non-power) adjustment controls may exhibit a driver se… | 11022951 |
| 25TC03 | Jul 11, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 Bz4x | 11021717 |
| T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 | Jun 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles w… | 11020670 |
| T-TT-0784-25 Rev1 | Jun 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs. | 11020664 |
| T-TT-0784-25 | Jun 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs. | 11020658 |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | Jun 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service… | 11020657 |
| 25TC03 | Apr 19, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 BZ4X | 11019361 |
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