How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2011 Corolla, which is 4% of the 584 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla brakes?

No. There are no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on this model year.

Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied 7 crashes and 4 injuries to these brake complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Corolla brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 34,500 miles.

What kind of brake failures do owners describe?

Owners describe reduced stopping power, pedals sinking to the floor, grinding noises, and a seizing caliper that pulled the car to one side.

2011 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, 4% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 7 crashes and 4 injuries reported. There is no related recall covering these brake complaints. Median mileage at failure was 34,500.

Brakes complaints: 23; 4% of 584 complaints
All complaints this year: 584
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 34,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe pressing the brake pedal and having the vehicle fail to stop or slow adequately, sometimes leading to a crash.
Some report the brake pedal sinking toward the floor, requiring repeated pumping to build stoppage, which owners linked to a failed master cylinder.
Several describe grinding or screeching noises from the brakes before a loss of stopping power.
A caliper seizing was reported, causing the car to pull to one side during braking at higher speeds; this recurred after a warranty repair.
Some owners noted the vehicle lurching or accelerating unexpectedly instead of stopping when the brake was applied.
One owner reported an abnormal noise when releasing the brake pedal, which the dealer characterized as normal.

When 2011 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2011, latest Mar 19, 2018.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Mar 2018; peak Sep 2017 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200549 (6%)
200641 (5%)
200753 (6%)
200831 (10%)
2009139 (10%)
2010189 (15%)
201123 (4%)
201213 (3%)
201327 (13%)
201422 (8%)
201520 (9%)
201632 (15%)
201730 (17%)
201811 (8%)
201916 (8%)
202025 (8%)
20219 (5%)
202216 (16%)
20237 (10%)
202410 (16%)
20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2011 Corolla, which is 4% of the 584 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla brakes?: No. There are no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on this model year.
Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied 7 crashes and 4 injuries to these brake complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Corolla brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases was 34,500 miles.
What kind of brake failures do owners describe?: Owners describe reduced stopping power, pedals sinking to the floor, grinding noises, and a seizing caliper that pulled the car to one side.