How many engine complaints does the 2011 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2011 Corolla, which is 11% of the 584 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla engine problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.

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

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 14,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Corolla engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area includes 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.

How does the 2011 Corolla compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2011 Corolla's 11% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than the 2010 model's 19%, but higher than the 2012 model's 4%.

2011 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, 11% of its 584 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 14,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 62; 11% of 584
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 14,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe unintended acceleration or the vehicle failing to decelerate after releasing the accelerator pedal, sometimes ending in a collision.
Some report the engine surging or RPMs climbing on their own at low speeds, making the car hard to control.
A subset of complaints involve fires or burning smells coming from the engine area, in some cases with visible flames.
Others mention the vehicle moving forward or backward unexpectedly right after starting or shifting, without driver input.
One complaint describes fuel continuing to be delivered even after the driver's foot left the accelerator, causing the car to fail to slow down on a downslope.

When 2011 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2011, latest Jun 30, 2025.

62 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Jun 2025; peak Jul 2011 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

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

2010228 (19%)
201162 (11%)
201220 (4%)
201332 (16%)
201446 (17%)
201532 (15%)
201633 (15%)
201738 (21%)
201824 (18%)
201950 (25%)
2020113 (37%)
202146 (25%)
202216 (16%)
202314 (19%)
20248 (13%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2011 Corolla, which is 11% of the 584 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Corolla engine problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2011 Corolla engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 14,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Corolla engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area includes 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
How does the 2011 Corolla compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2011 Corolla's 11% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than the 2010 model's 19%, but higher than the 2012 model's 4%.