How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 11% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2016 Corolla.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Corolla?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 10,000 miles.

Have electrical issues led to crashes or fires in the 2016 Corolla?

NHTSA data tied to this category for the 2016 Corolla includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported cases.

How does the 2016 Corolla compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2016 Corolla's 23 complaints and 11% share are lower than 2014 (59 complaints, 22%) and 2017 (25 complaints, 14%), but higher than 2018 (13 complaints, 10%).

2016 Toyota Corolla Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 11% of its 214 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 10,000 miles, and there are no related recalls on file for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 11% of 214
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended window movement, speaker static, steering wheel locking, and battery drain occurring together while driving.
Some describe front door speakers failing after moisture built up on electrical contacts they say were installed pointing the wrong way at the factory.
Headlight and daytime running light controls are described as sharing one switch, making it easy to mistake dim running lights for full headlights at night, and some report an LED headlight curtain effect that obscures street signs.
Several owners report the vehicle failing to start, in one case traced to chewed fuel pump and relay wiring.
Others report the engine stalling and dying while driving, requiring the car to be pulled over and restarted.
A few describe the radio and dashboard clock repeatedly resetting along with a flashing tire pressure warning light.

When 2016 Toyota Corolla electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2016, latest Nov 17, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Mar 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Corolla model year

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

201077 (6%)
201119 (3%)
201215 (3%)
201311 (5%)
201459 (22%)
201529 (13%)
201623 (11%)
201725 (14%)
201813 (10%)
201920 (10%)
202033 (11%)
202128 (15%)
202227 (27%)
202324 (33%)
202412 (19%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?: NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 11% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2016 Corolla.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Corolla?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 10,000 miles.
Have electrical issues led to crashes or fires in the 2016 Corolla?: NHTSA data tied to this category for the 2016 Corolla includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the reported cases.
How does the 2016 Corolla compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2016 Corolla's 23 complaints and 11% share are lower than 2014 (59 complaints, 22%) and 2017 (25 complaints, 14%), but higher than 2018 (13 complaints, 10%).