2021 TOYOTA COROLLA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Headlight Visibility Issues:

  • Headlights do not illuminate far enough ahead for safe night driving
    
  • Defective headlight positioning resulting in poor illumination
    

• 2. Sudden Acceleration Issues:

  • Experienced sudden acceleration problem at a signal light
    
  • Need to push brakes harder than a non-hybrid car to control sudden acceleration
    
  • Reverse direction goes too fast without pushing the gas, potential safety hazard
    

• 3. Missing Extra Tire and Accessories:

  • Missing spare tire and accessories posing safety concerns in the event of a flat tire
    

• 4. Tire Issues:

  • Cheap soft tires prone to damage
    
  • Low brake fluid levels in the second car purchased causing safety concerns
    
  • Ineffective air pump and glue kit for flat tire repair
    

• 5. Brake System Issues:

  • Emergency parking brake system activates each time the vehicle is parked, unnatural behavior
    

• 6. Tire and Brake Maintenance Issue:

  • Had to replace front rotors and change brake pads after less than 29,000 miles, unusual damage
    

• 7. Windshield Issues:

  • Crack appeared in windshield without rock damage or extreme temperature changes
    
  • Defective cheap windshields causing potential safety hazards
    

• 8. Battery Issue:

  • Old battery installed despite the vehicle being new causing starting issues
    

• 9. Engine Power Issues:

  • Vehicle powered down while driving leading to an accident, concerns about engine power
    

• 10. Communication Module Failure:

  • Communication module failure affecting safety features in the vehicle
    

• 11. Safety Connect Issues:

  • Privacy invasion issues with Safety Connect system leading to data breach
    

• 12. Steering Wheel Detachment:

  • Steering wheel detached during a collision, airbag deployment failure
    

• 13. Collision Safety System Failure:

  • Collision with deer at 50mph without airbag deployment, concerns about collision safety system
    

• 14. Parking Brake Malfunction:

  • Parking brake engaging unexpectedly while driving, concerns about safety and braking system
    

• 15. Cruise Control Failure:

  • Vehicle does not maintain set speed while cruise control is engaged, safety concerns
    

• 16. Navigation System Issues:

  • GPS inaccuracy and freezing navigation interface causing potential safety hazards
    

• 17. Electrical System Malfunction:

  • Electrical/mechanical issues related to autonomous learning remote sensor causing various safety concerns
    

• 18. Subframe Failure:

  • Vehicle subframe ripped out of the subframe during an accident, concerns about overall safety
    

• 19. Vehicular Fire:

  • Fire originating from airbags while driving posing serious safety concerns
    

• 20. Brake System Malfunction:

  • Brake hold system malfunction leading to brake hold issues and potential fire hazard
    

• 21. Water Drainage in Doors:

  • Water accumulation in doors after rain causing safety concerns
    

• 22. Windshield Wiper Issue:

  • Slow windshield wipers unable to keep up with moderate to heavy rain, safety concerns
    

• 23. Brake System Odor:

  • Brake hold system malfunction leading to a noticeable odor of smoke, potential fire hazard and safety concerns.