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2024 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

47/100

#9 most-complained of 16 Corolla years

The 2024 Toyota Corolla has a Complaint Index of 47, ranking 9th worst among 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict. NHTSA lists 63 complaints, 2 recalls, and 11 crashes, led by issues with collision avoidance and cameras.

Complaints
63
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
11 / 0
Injuries / deaths
12 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
39.5
39.5 city / 41 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota Corolla problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other17 (27%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (22%)
  3. Electrical System12 (19%)
  4. Steering11 (17%)
  5. Brakes10 (16%)
  6. Engine8 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain8 (13%)
  8. Airbags7 (11%)
  9. Lane Departure3 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers3 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel locking up or the car self-correcting during turns, in one case leading to a guardrail impact.
  • Some describe the vehicle displaying an "engine stopped steering power low" message and stalling mid-road, requiring a restart to regain control.
  • Several report that airbags failed to deploy during rear-end or frontal collisions, including one crash where the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined.
  • Owners describe automatic emergency braking or collision-avoidance features not activating when needed, despite dashboard signals showing the system was on.
  • One report describes dashboard lights flickering, windows and locks operating on their own, and hesitation in acceleration before a crash.
  • Low beam headlights are described as casting uneven shadows that obscure the roadway, forcing drivers to use high beams.
2024 Toyota Corolla complaints: complaints filed per month10Oct 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2025 (10).

2024 Toyota Corolla recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other Corolla years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best13100033
2023Best073339.5
2024Good4763239.5
2025Good2731035

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Corolla has a Complaint Index of 47 and ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Corolla years.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA complaint data shows the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (22% of complaints), Electrical System (19%), Steering (17%), and Brakes (16%).
Does the 2024 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Corolla: one for a cracked steering intermediate shaft assembly and one involving mislabeling by Gulf States Toyota. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What year Toyota Corolla should I avoid?
Among the years covered, 2010, 2011, 2014, and 2020 carry "Avoid" verdicts with Complaint Index values of 100, 93, 87, and 80 respectively, making them worse than the 2024 model.
How much mileage do 2024 Corolla problems typically show up at?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,311 miles across reported issues, with Electrical System complaints matching that same median.

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.