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Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Toyota Corolla since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Toyota Corolla. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
30 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 30 launched 2002 to 2025
  • Most recent 24 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/270
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 17 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Toyota Corolla?

Not every Toyota Corolla is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Toyota Corolla recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2002 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Toyota Corolla safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 3
’03 1
’04 0
’05 1
’06 3
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 1
’14 0
’15 3
’16 0
’17 2
’18 3
’19 3
’20 1
’21 3
’22 0
’23 2
’24 0
’25 3
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Toyota Corolla recall, newest first

2025 3 recalls

Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models

Launched 24 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/270 Manufacturer ref. 5GG31 / 25SD-063

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Remedy
Reprogram or replace the combination meter.
Vehicles affected
30,150 Corolla vehicles
Built
21 Feb 2022 to 6 May 2025
DVSA lists it as
“COROLLA”, “COROLLA CROSS”

High-Pressure Fuel Pump replacement on multiple models

Launched 20 January 2025 DVSA recall R/2024/514 Manufacturer ref. ZGGB1 (24SD-149)

Defect
For certain vehicles that were affected by a previous campaign announced in October 2023 for high-pressure fuel pump a further check is required to confirm if the correct pump is fitted.
Remedy
A check of the high-pressure fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
180 Corolla vehicles
Built
1 Dec 2018 to 30 Nov 2022

Brake actuator Skid control ECU reprogram on Certain Toyota Corolla 24SD-146

Launched 17 January 2025 DVSA recall R/2024/463 Manufacturer ref. ZGG91 (24SD-146)

Defect
For certain vehicles there is an issue involving the skid control software of the skid control Electronic Control Unit (ECU) where a hard brake pedal feel cannot be ruled out.
Remedy
The remedy for the concern will be to reprogram the Brake Actuator (Skid control ECU)
Vehicles affected
31,809 Corolla vehicles
Built
16 Jan 2023 to 5 Nov 2024

2023 2 recalls

Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.

Launched 20 November 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/298 Manufacturer ref. 23SD-108

Defect
Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a fuel leak and a risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Check and replace high pressure fuel pump if necessary.
Vehicles affected
5,440 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Jun 2018 to 10 Nov 2022

On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.

Launched 12 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/279 Manufacturer ref. YGG63 (23SD-101)

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Remedy
The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
27,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Dec 2020 to 4 Aug 2023

2021 3 recalls

THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED

Launched 15 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/315 Manufacturer ref. WGG58

Defect
The emergency calling system (eCall) may not function when required.
Remedy
Inspect the emergency calling system and update DCM software. If the DCM is found to be damaged replace it with updated software.
Vehicles affected
26,575 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Oct 2020 to 23 Feb 2021

The inside of the high pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation

Launched 28 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/185 Manufacturer ref. WGG27

Defect
The inside of the high-pressure fuel pump may be worn or damaged over time during operation.
Remedy
Inspect* and if necessary replace the high-pressure fuel pump. (*Based on engine variant and/or pump manufacturer/pump serial number.)
Vehicles affected
5,440 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Jun 2018 to 10 Oct 2019

There is a possibility that the exhaust gas recirculation cooler could develop an internal coolant leak

Launched 31 May 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/104 Manufacturer ref. WGG13

Defect
A possibility that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler could develop an internal coolant leak
Remedy
Replace the EGR cooler in all involved vehicles and if necessary replace the inlet manifold.
Vehicles affected
24,241 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Mar 2015 to 9 Nov 2017

2020 1 recall

A possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly

Launched 14 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/337 Manufacturer ref. VGG76

Defect
A possibility that a bolt of the brake pedal bracket may not have been torqued correctly.
Remedy
Tighten the bolt of the brake pedal bracket to the appropriate torque.
Vehicles affected
9,751 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 Jun 2019 to 20 May 2020
Also covers

2019 3 recalls

The panoramic glass roof deflector may not be secured correctly

Launched 19 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/124 Manufacturer ref. UGG10

Defect
The panoramic roof deflector may not be secured correctly.
Remedy
Inspect and repair the panoramic roof deflector as necessary.
Vehicles affected
19 Corolla vehicles
Built
24 Jan 2019 to 15 Feb 2019

The emergency calling system may not be enabled

Launched 11 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/122 Manufacturer ref. UGG14

Defect
There is a possibility that the emergency calling system has not been activated.
Remedy
Inspect and activate the emergency call system if necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,484 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Oct 2018 to 6 Apr 2019
Also covers

A potential crack could develop in the fuel evaporative emission control unit mounted in the fuel tank

Launched 21 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/340 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-071

Defect
Possible fuel leak from fuel tank.
Remedy
Replace the fuel tank emission control Canister.
Vehicles affected
85,909 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Aug 2007 to 11 May 2010

2018 3 recalls

Front passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture

Launched 17 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/307 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-104

Defect
Passenger air bag may cause injury if activated.
Remedy
Replace affected air bag assembly.
Vehicles affected
99,588 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Aug 2000 to 1 Feb 2007

Air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system could be susceptible to internal shorting

Launched 17 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/306 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-103

Defect
Possible inadvertent air bag deployment.
Remedy
Replace the airbag sensor assembly.
Vehicles affected
131,435 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Jul 2002 to 11 Jun 2004

Replacement airbag inflator installed in an incorrect orientation

Launched 31 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/151 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-050

Defect
Affected vehicles received a recall remedy in which the replacement inflator may have been installed in an incorrect orientation.This may prevent the front passenger air bag from inflating as intended during deployment as designed.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the inflator checked and corrected if it is necessary.
Vehicles affected
12,182 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Dec 2010 to 4 Oct 2016
Also covers

2017 2 recalls

Airbag inflator may rupture

Launched 24 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/087 Manufacturer ref. 17SMD-023

Defect
It has been identified that vehicles equipped with a single stage inflator driver’s front air bag then there is a possibility that the density of the propellant in the inflator could be reduced over time from the effects of high temperature cycling and moisture within the propellant and its sealed container. This may cause the propellant to degrade which if this occurs then the inflator could rupture in the event of the deployment of the driver’s front air bag.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle to replace the driver's front air bag.
Vehicles affected
56,143 Corolla vehicles
Built
2 Nov 2001 to 11 Jun 2004 and 30 Jul 2004 to 18 Sept 2004

Driver's side airbag inflator may rupture

Launched 9 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/236 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
It has been identified that in the subject vehicles there is a possibility the container of the inflator of the driver’s side may rupture. Toyota has not been able to establish the cause of the failure and is conducting a safety recall to recover the relevant parts to enable them to investigate the cause of the failure.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to replace the driver's side airbag inflator.
Vehicles affected
1,248 Corolla vehicles
Built
13 Sept 2002 to 17 Jan 2003

2015 3 recalls

Risk of fire

Launched 1 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/206 Manufacturer ref. TBA

Defect
Affected vehicles are equipped with a driver’s side Power Window Master Switch (PWMS) containing sliding electrical contact modules. These modules may not have been incorrectly coated during the manufacturing process. This may cause a short circuit which could cause the switch to overheat and melt
Remedy
Inspect switch and apply coating. If switch indicates signs of malfunction it should be replaced.
Vehicles affected
123,306 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Jun 2005 to 31 Dec 2010

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 15 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/096 Manufacturer ref. BGG23

Defect
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.
Vehicles affected
542,751 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2001 to 24 Nov 2008

Risk of fire

Launched 7 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2014/160

Defect
Oil may accumulate in the turbo charger and in certain circumstances flow into the combustion chamber. This may cause engine damage. In extreme cases oil can be ejected from the engine and if it comes in contact with an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Depending vehicle diagnosis modify intercooler layout to improve air flow; upgrade ECU software; upgrade turbo charger and/or vacuum pump
Vehicles affected
7,884 across everything the recall covers
Built
17 Nov 2008 to 19 Nov 2014

2013 1 recall

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 17 April 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/048 Manufacturer ref. AGG48

Defect
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag.
Vehicles affected
85,405 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jan 2001 to 15 Nov 2003

2012 1 recall

Loss of steering

Launched 3 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/145

Defect
It is possible that the splines of the extension shaft on vehicles equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) may not have received the correct hardness treatment. This can cause the spline to distort and wear and eventually result in loss of steering.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the shaft.
Vehicles affected
61,910 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Jul 2001 to 14 Oct 2008

2006 3 recalls

Steering may fail

Launched 13 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/103

Defect
It is possible that the connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months
Vehicles affected
39,372 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2001 to 30 Jun 2002

Airbags may not inflate during a collision

Launched 26 July 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/057

Defect
Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Dec 2005
DVSA lists it as
“COROLLA VERSO”

Front seat passenger airbag may activate when turned off

Launched 25 July 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/125

Defect
The airbag and seat belt pretensioner ECU system may be incorrectly programmed.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be recalled and airbag sensors replaced.
Vehicles affected
19,115 Corolla vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2004 to 30 May 2006
DVSA lists it as
“COROLLA VERSO”

2005 1 recall

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 25 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/168 Manufacturer ref. SR60599

Defect
Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.
Remedy
Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.
Vehicles affected
6,936 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 1999 to 1 Sept 2000

2003 1 recall

Passenger front air bag concern

Launched 18 February 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/041 Manufacturer ref. RNP/MIF/049

Defect
The front passenger airbag inflator module check valve pin is missing in the affected vehicle. In the event of airbag activation the partition which separates the inflator and the bag may not be properly broken resulting in insufficient pressure to properly deploy the airbag. This could result in injury to the front seat passenger in the event of a frontal impact.
Remedy
Replace the inflator module.
Vehicles affected
1 Corolla vehicle
Built
25 Oct 2000

2002 3 recalls

Two gears may be selected at the same time

Launched 16 December 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/171

Defect
Transmission output shaft critical dimension may be shorter than the specification. In the worst case this could result in two gears being selected at the same time and cause the gearbox to lock up.
Remedy
Check transmission serial number and replace any gearbox found to be within the affected range.
Vehicles affected
50 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Aug 2002 to 9 Oct 2002
Also covers

Brake pedal stroke may increase

Launched 11 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/098 Manufacturer ref. RR60503

Defect
Certain brake master cylinder reservoir cap air vents are blocked. If the vehicle is driven in this condition for long term a vacuum is created in the reservoir tank as brake pads wear. There is a possibility that this vacuum may cause the brake pedal stroke to increase.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace reservoir cap if faulty.
Vehicles affected
4,025 Corolla vehicles
Built
5 Mar 2002 to 30 May 2002

Rear brake and hub security concern

Launched 20 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/052 Manufacturer ref. RR60495

Defect
It is possible for the bolts to be loose that join the rear brake and hub assembly to the rear axle carrier due to insufficient tightening. 1 or more of the 4 bolts could come loose causing an abnormal noise from the rear wheel axle area. In the event that all 4 bolts loosen completely separation of the rear brake and hub assembly from the rear axle carrier may occur which in the worst case could lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check the rear brake and hub securing bolts for correct tightness.
Vehicles affected
6,617 Corolla vehicles
Built
22 Nov 2001 to 4 Apr 2002

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 30 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Toyota Corolla. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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