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2023 Toyota CorollaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 74 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Corolla. Most complaints involve steering (16) and electrical system (14). The EPA rates it 33–35 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
33–35mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Jan 2025
Owner complaints
74
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$1,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Steering: column

Free remedy

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."

SteeringReported Jan 29, 2025NHTSA 25V040000

Steering

Free remedy

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.

SteeringReported Nov 21, 2024NHTSA 24V878000

Steering: column

Free remedy

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."

SteeringReported Jul 12, 2023NHTSA 23V480000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 4, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

74 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2022 – Oct 2026
  1. Steering16
  2. Electrical system14
  3. Engine13
  4. Exterior lighting11
  5. Service brakes7
  6. Power train6
  7. Forward collision avoidance6
  8. Air bags6
  9. Visibility/wiper5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Corolla model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996133
1997138
1998233
1999157
2000156
2001138
2002144
2003769
2004506
2005943
2006904
2007883
2008345
20091,533
20101,264
2011590
2012446
2013202
2014271
2015220
2016215
2017189
2018136
2019206
2020313
2021188
2022104
202374
202466
202532
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 4, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

16 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to adjust the steering wheel, the steering column failed to lock into place. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 28, 2025SteeringODI 11657176

Electrical system

14 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The fire originated from the engine bayapproximately five minutes after the vehicle was started. The fire department extinguished the flames and determined that the source of the fire was the battery. Both the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Electrical systemFire reportedODI 11771374

Engine

13 reports1 crash
“after fueling strong fuel smell in vehicle within 100 miles check fuel cap light came on. next day check engine light came on. made appointment at dealership . dealership performed evap smoke test which found smoke coming from top of fuel cell. installed fuel pump ring and evap hose clip. performed evap test and smoke test -passed cleared codes. got car back next day less than 50 miles later ck engine code and fuel cap and fuel odor back.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 23, 2025Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11706705
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 4, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S10)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 4, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Corolla
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI · Front-Wheel Drive
324135$1,850254
Corolla Hatchback
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
324135$1,850252
Corolla
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode · Front-Wheel Drive
314034$1,900258
Corolla Hatchback XSE
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950266
  • Corolla
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI
    32 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    32 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode
    31 city · 40 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback XSE
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 4, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 4, 2026Vehicle 18583
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Corolla questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 4, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Toyota Corolla problems?

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (16), electrical system (14), engine (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Toyota Corolla get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Corolla at 33–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 4, 2026