1981 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1981 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Toyota Corolla.

Most common 1981 Toyota Corolla problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2010-02-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND OUTSIDE OF MY GARAGE I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT AND OPENED OUR GARAGE DOOR, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE IT SHOT ACROSS OUR GARAGE BREAKING STAIRS LEADING INTO OUR HOUSE, A WORKBENCH AND DID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO MY TOYOTA COROLLA AND OUR HOUSE. THE SOUND OF THE TIRES SCREECHING WAS LIKE SOMETHING ON A RACE TRACK. LUCKILY MY 8 YEAR DAUGHTER WAS ASLEEP ON THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR THEREFORE DID NOT GET OUT AND OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR, OTHERWISE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER. I HAD TWO NEIGHBORS BY MY HOUSE ONE A LAWYER THE OTHER AN ENGINEER FOR BELL LABS AND BOTH AGREED MY CAR OVER ACCELERATED. I WAS TOLD TO CALL THE TOYOTA REGIONAL OFFICE TO REPORT THIS AND

2002-12-18, Service Brakes, Air
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES LIGHT HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST PAST YEAR. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

1995-11-16, Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD/INJURY. *SKD

1981 Toyota Corolla questions

Does the 1981 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Toyota Corolla at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Toyota Corolla?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Service Brakes, Air (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Toyota Corolla has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.