2016 Toyota Corolla: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2016 Toyota Corolla, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

1Safety recalls
211Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

1 recall on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malf

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Paint peeling / rust — 7 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 7 owner complaints
Transmission slipping / jerking / failure — 6 owner complaints
Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 5 owner complaints
Brake problems — 5 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Air Bags
65
Service Brakes
29
Seat Belts
26
Unknown Or Other
23
Steering
22
Vehicle Speed Control
22

Is 2016 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Corolla years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
201
2014
267
2015
218
2016 ◀ this
211
2017
187
2018
133
2019
200
2020
302
2021
182

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2016 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA safety recall on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA has 211 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported issues are paint peeling / rust, stalling / loss of power while driving, transmission slipping / jerking / failure. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.