This page covers 1 recall, 209 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Corolla.
30–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Toyota Corolla, the dominant complaint themes center on the airbag system and seatbelts. Owners frequently report that airbags did not deploy during collisions they describe as significant enough to warrant deployment. Seatbelt complaints follow a similar pattern, owners describe buckles that fail to latch reliably, or that latch but still trigger the dashboard warning light and chime as if the belt is unfastened. Vehicle speed control draws a notable complaint volume as well, with owners describing unintended behavior or system faults tied to the automatic braking and cruise functions. A smaller thread of electrical complaints involves the infotainment system resetting and the tire pressure warning light illuminating without an obvious cause. Paint peeling, particularly on white-painted vehicles, shows up across several reports, with owners describing flaking on the roof and body panels.
209
Total Complaints
66
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
43
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
During certain crashes, the air bag control unit may malfunction, which could prevent air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag control unit and install a noise filter on the wiring, if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
