CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Toyota Corolla has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (18 reports).
2023 Toyota Corolla recalls
Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash
A connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded properly, so it can separate and turn off the driver's air bag.
Steering Shaft May Fracture and Cause Loss of Control
Cracks formed during manufacturing can cause the steering intermediate shaft to fracture.
Driver's air bag may be disabled, raising injury risk in a crash
A weld inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficient, so the electrical connection can separate.
Most common 2023 Toyota Corolla problems
Problem areas named in the 74 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied and parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The fire originated from the engine bayapproximately five minutes after the vehicle was started. The fire department extinguished the flames and determined that the source of the fire was the battery. Both the manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My door actuators are going out on all my doors started with the driver door then the passenger rear door and now my driver rear door. This poses serious safety concerns, for example when Class Vehicles are involved in vehicular accidents because the occupants may become entrapped when the Door Actuator Defect prevents an occupant from unlocking the doors. Furthermore, this defect jeopardizes the safety of Vehicle occupants given that not all doors are capable of being manually unlocked from the exterior. Also another thing I would Like to add is that when I try to unlock the doors my only two working doors are my passenger front and back driver rear door but like I said it is starting to go
On Monday, January 5, 2026 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, in the middle of stopped traffic (leftmost lane, southbound on Van Nuys Boulevard near the Saticoy Street intersection in Los Angeles, California), the vehicle, a 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE, suddenly started slowly moving backward. The driver pressed on the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. In a panic, the driver removed the key from the ignition, which immobilized the vehicle. While in the middle of traffic, the driver contacted a family member for assistance and the vehicle was towed to the driver's residence. On the following day, January 6, 2026, the vehicle was towed to a service center for inspect
I purchased a 2023 Toyota Corolla LE as a Toyota Gold Certified Pre-Owned vehicle on March 8, 2026 at 61,387 miles. Within 30 days of purchase I began experiencing the following safety concerns: â¢Vehicle revs to 5,000-6,000 RPM unexpectedly â¢Violent jerking while driving â¢Vehicle stalls On April 7, 2026 I brought the vehicle to the selling dealership. The technician confirmed experiencing the jerking and stalling personally during a test drive but documented it as âcommon operationâ and âoperating as designed.â I disagreed with this assessment in writing on their service document. A second Toyota dealership subsequently found cracked motor mounts and transmission mounts in mult
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment screen unexpectedly turned on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2023 Toyota Corolla questions
Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Toyota Corolla: Driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash; Steering Shaft May Fracture and Cause Loss of Control; Driver's air bag may be disabled, raising injury risk in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla?
Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (18), Steering (16), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.