How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 26 seat belt-related complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 12% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belts on the 2016 Corolla.

Did seat belt problems on the 2016 Corolla lead to crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 26 seat belt complaints, 11 involved crashes and 11 involved reported injuries.

Is the 2016 Corolla worse than other years for seat belt complaints?

Yes, relative to other Corolla model years. The 12% share of complaints tied to seat belts in 2016 is the highest of any year listed, compared to shares of 1% to 8% in other years.

2016 Toyota Corolla Seat Belts Problems

Seat belts drew 26 complaints on the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 12% of that year's 214 complaints, the highest share of any Corolla model year. Eleven of those complaints involved crashes with 11 injuries reported. NHTSA lists no seat belt recall for this year.

Seat Belts complaints: 26; 12% of 214
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 35,534 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Seat belts reportedly failed to lock or tighten during a collision, letting occupants pitch forward into the steering wheel or dashboard.
Some owners report seat belts and airbags failing together in the same crash, with no pretensioner engagement and no airbag deployment.
A driver seat belt reportedly stopped latching properly and intermittently triggered a persistent seat belt warning chime and dashboard alert.
Front seat belts reportedly produced a squeaking or creaking noise over speed bumps or uneven roads that did not go away after seat adjustment.
Rear seat belts reportedly failed to lock during hard braking or impact, allowing a rear passenger to be thrown forward.

When 2016 Toyota Corolla seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint May 19, 2016, latest Nov 17, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Feb 2020 (3).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2016 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Corolla model year

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

201012 (1%)
20116 (1%)
20127 (2%)
201312 (6%)
201415 (6%)
20158 (4%)
201626 (12%)
201711 (6%)
201811 (8%)
20199 (4%)
20208 (3%)
20218 (4%)
20221 (1%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 26 seat belt-related complaints for the 2016 Corolla, which is 12% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belts on the 2016 Corolla.
Did seat belt problems on the 2016 Corolla lead to crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 26 seat belt complaints, 11 involved crashes and 11 involved reported injuries.
Is the 2016 Corolla worse than other years for seat belt complaints?: Yes, relative to other Corolla model years. The 12% share of complaints tied to seat belts in 2016 is the highest of any year listed, compared to shares of 1% to 8% in other years.