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Buying a used 2023 Toyota Corolla? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls stand out: a critical steering shaft that can crack and break apart, plus two separate defects that can disable the driver's airbag, one of them involving steering wiring. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Of 73 unverified NHTSA complaints, steering (16) and electrical system (13) sit near the top, tracking closely with the recall subjects, alongside engine at 13. Owners reported 8 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN for the steering shaft recall and confirm the repair is done
- Ask whether both driver's airbag recalls were performed and get documentation
- Drive it and note any steering noise, play or looseness, plus airbag light behavior
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Toyota Corolla
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla steering shaft can crack and break apart | Steering | critical |
| Toyota and Lexus steering wiring can disable driver's airbag | Steering | high |
| Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have disabled driver's airbag | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
73 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 13 | None found |
| Engine | 13 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | None found |
| Power Train | 6 | None found |