2023 Toyota Corolla Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Toyota Corolla ranks 21st worst out of 21 model years, meaning it has the lowest complaint index (0) and carries a Best verdict. It has 73 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls on file with NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Corolla years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 73
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 39.5
- 39.5 city / 41 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2023 Toyota Corolla problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System24 (33%)
- Other18 (25%)
- Steering16 (22%)
- Engine14 (19%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (12%)
- Brakes7 (10%)
- Airbags6 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (8%)
- Lane Departure5 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report the forward collision system failing to brake for an obstacle ahead, resulting in a rear-end crash.
- Owners describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly at stoplights, sometimes with a message to press the brake to restart, along with a power steering warning.
- Several complaints mention the steering assist or lane-keeping system jolting the wheel or causing the vehicle to swerve, in one case at highway speed.
- Some owners report a 'system malfunction' alert appearing along with a temporary loss of braking while driving at highway speed.
- Airbag complaints describe crashes in which the airbags did not deploy despite significant impact.
2023 Toyota Corolla recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V040000Jan 29, 2025Airbags1,716 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
- NHTSA 24V878000Nov 21, 2024Steering8,057 vehicles
Steering
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Risk: A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
- NHTSA 23V480000Jul 12, 2023Airbags152,927 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
2023 Toyota Corolla fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 39.5 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 39.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Corolla has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Corolla model year, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Corolla years.
- What problems does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System (33% of complaints), Steering (22%), and Engine (19%). Electrical system issues showed a median mileage at failure of 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Corolla, covering airbag spiral cable assemblies (two campaigns) and a steering intermediate shaft that may crack. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Corolla compare to other Corolla years?
- Out of 21 model years, the 2023 Corolla ranks 21st worst, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other year, including years like 2009 and 2010 which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Corolla?
- EPA rates the 2023 Corolla at 39.5 mpg combined (39.5 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650.