How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2002 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2002 Toyota Corolla?

The most recent recall was issued on June 2, 2016 and relates to the seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2002 Toyota Corolla?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2002 Toyota Corolla involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2002 Toyota Corolla affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2002 Toyota Corolla.

2002 Toyota Corolla

1 Recall

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

June 2, 2016

1989–2010 TOYOTA COROLLA NHTSA Campaign #16V396000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Safety Risk

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

7,749 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SET16BUpdated May 25, 2026

2002 Toyota Corolla

What Owners Report

Federal Crash Test Ratings