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All cars · Toyota Corolla · 2024

2024 Toyota Corolla. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints67NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold232,908U.S. model year
Per 100K sold29complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.6L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdAWD21 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200
1.8L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD53 / 46 / 50Regular$1,250
1.8L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD51 / 44 / 48Regular$1,300
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S10)FWD32 / 41 / 35Regular$1,800
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S10)AWD29 / 31 / 30Regular$2,100
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD45 / 38 / 42Regular$1,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,600 and 24,400 miles. Median 15,100, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking24%
Steering18%
Brakes15%
Electrical13%
Transmission & drivetrain12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
67110818

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 24V878000 Nov 2024 Steering

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.

    Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

  • 24V548000 Jul 2024 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl

    Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Manufacturer communications 78

Toyota filed 78 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be…
  • 2024 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure…
  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated
Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202142101248,993Airbags
20223081222,216Electrical
20232674232,370Steering
20243367232,908Automatic emergency braking
20252233248,088Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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