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2021 Toyota Corolla Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Toyota Corolla, 8% of the 185 total complaints filed for the year. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
15
8% of 185
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Wipers intermittently stop mid-cycle at a 45 degree angle and only resume after the wipers are turned off and back on.
  • Wipers on the intermittent setting behave erratically, sometimes running fast like the low setting or pausing for several seconds between swipes.
  • Wiper motor appears too slow to keep up with moderate to heavy rain, and wipers occasionally stop entirely.
  • A wiper blade detached from the arm while in use during rain, requiring the driver to retrieve it from the road.
  • Glare on the instrument cluster during daytime makes it hard to read speed and warning indicators.
  • Rear backup camera gets coated with road salt and debris in winter, blocking a clear view on the dashboard monitor.

When 2021 Toyota Corolla visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2021, latest May 27, 2026.

2021 Toyota Corolla visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2021Dec 2022Feb 2024Jul 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025May 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to May 2026; peak Jul 2024 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Corolla model year

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

  1. 200516 (2%)
  2. 20064 (0%)
  3. 20079 (1%)
  4. 20087 (2%)
  5. 200922 (2%)
  6. 201025 (2%)
  7. 20116 (1%)
  8. 20125 (1%)
  9. 20135 (2%)
  10. 201415 (6%)
  11. 20157 (3%)
  12. 20168 (4%)
  13. 20176 (3%)
  14. 20181 (1%)
  15. 20192 (1%)
  16. 202017 (6%)
  17. 202115 (8%)
  18. 20228 (8%)
  19. 20235 (7%)
  20. 20243 (5%)
  21. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2021 Corolla, which is 8% of that year's 185 total complaints.
Is there a recall for 2021 Toyota Corolla wipers?
No related recalls are listed for the Visibility & Wipers category on the 2021 Corolla in the data provided.
What wiper problems do 2021 Corolla owners report?
Owners describe wipers stopping mid-wipe at an angle, erratic behavior on the intermittent setting, a motor that struggles in heavy rain, and in one case a wiper blade detaching while driving.
Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
How does 2021 compare to other Corolla years for this issue?
The 2021 Corolla's 8% share of complaints for Visibility & Wipers is higher than most other model years listed, including 2020 at 6% and 2018 at 1%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.