2010 Toyota Corolla

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Air bags is the leading concern among 1,264 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,264

Of the 2010 reports, 146 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 105 people were injured.

Primary concernAir bags434 reports · 34% of complaints
Owner complaints1,264Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship17 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Air bags434
  2. Steering373
  3. Vehicle speed control200
  4. Service brakes172
  5. Hydraulic104
  6. Electrical system75
  7. Power train50
  8. Suspension39

Recalls and investigations

  1. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleOct 17, 2019

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

    Campaign 19V741000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2019

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

    Campaign 19V005000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

    Campaign 18V024000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

    If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

    Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).

    Campaign 16V340000 on NHTSA.gov

  6. Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015

    Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

    If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

    Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov

  7. Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

    Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

    SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

    Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov

  8. Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.

    If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.

    Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.

    Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov

  9. Equipment, other, labelsApr 9, 2013

    Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

    Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    Campaign 13V123000 on NHTSA.gov

  10. Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

    If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

    Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    Campaign 13V014000 on NHTSA.gov

  11. Structure, body, roof and pillarsNov 22, 2011

    SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE OR NAVIGATION UNIT AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, OVERHEAD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND/OR BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY.

    A DAMAGED A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP MAY ALLOW THE TRIM PANEL TO COME LOOSE AND INJURE AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL RETENTION CLIP AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

    Campaign 11V566000 on NHTSA.gov

  12. Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010

    SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

    Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov

  13. Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010

    GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

    Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov

  14. Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 27, 2010

    TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).

    A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

    TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

    Campaign 10V023000 on NHTSA.gov

  15. Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010

    TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

    THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

    Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov

  16. Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumAug 27, 2009

    TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.

    THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

    Campaign 09V338000 on NHTSA.gov

  17. Equipment, other, labelsAug 19, 2009

    TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 COROLLA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG LABEL INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE VISOR.

    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LABEL AND EXCHANGE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

    Campaign 09V332000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: steering

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  1. Steering, Feb 9, 2010

    2010 TOYOTA COROLLA, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS ALL OVER THE ROLL AT HIGH SPEED. *TR

  2. Steering, Feb 9, 2010, crash

    I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND SLIGHTLY TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR TURN HARD RIGHT CAUSING TO CAR TO ROLL OVER. *TR

  3. Steering, Feb 9, 2010

    2010 COROLLA S I TRAVEL THROUGH MOUNTAIN ROADS AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH BECOMES LOOSE AND CAR WANDERS IN LANE. STEERING ALSO MAKES NOISE WHEN PARKING IN STEERING COLUMN. *TR

  4. Steering, Feb 9, 2010

    1) 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT STEERING IS NON-RESPONSIVE AND LACKS ANY FEEDBACK OR ON-CENTER FEEL. CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP ON TRACK, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO STAY IN THE LANE. STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER WHEN TURNING AT HIGHER (>35MPH) SPEEDS. 2) THE CONDITION IS ALWAYS PRESENT. 3) CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER AND WAS RE-ALIGNED AFTER 500 MILES. CONDITION CHANGED VERY LITTLE AND IS STILL PRESENT. *TR

  5. Steering, Feb 9, 2010

    COROLLA 2010 WITH 4,000 MILES. CAN NOT DRIVE IN STRAIGHT LINE FOR MUCH WITHOUT HAVING TO CORRECT WITH CONSTANT FORCE TO THE RIGHT. CAR KEEPS GOING TO THE LEFT. IN A SECOND I FIND THE CAR GETTING TO THE OTHER LANE. *TR

  6. Steering, Feb 9, 2010

    2010 TOYOTA COROLLA AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAR WANDERS BADLY, HARD TO STEER, VERY WEIRD FEELING OF NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE. NOT JUST ONE TIME BUT NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR

  7. Steering, Feb 5, 2010

    I BOUGHT MY 2010 COROLLAS ON JAN 13TH. WHEN I DROVE IT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME, I FOUND IT WAS VERY HARD TO KEEP IT IN THE CENTER OF THE LANE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I HAD TO KEEP ADJUSTING MY STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER TWO DAYS LATER. THEY MADE SOME ADJUST AND IT IS NOT THAT BAD NOW, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I THINK THIS PROBLEM IS MORE SERIOUS THAN THE GAS PEDAL PROBLEM, BECAUSE THIS AFFECT DRIVING IMMEDIATELY AND DIRECTLY. TOYOTA SAYS THAT THIS IS HOW EPS IS DESIGNED, AND WE HAVE TO ADAPT OURSELVES. BUT NO MATTER HOW THE STEERING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED, MOVING STRAIGHT FORWARD SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. *TR

  8. Steering, Feb 5, 2010

    I PURCHASED 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S IN NOVEMBER OF 2009, AND SINCE THEN I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I CAN NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE FREEWAY, I THINK IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

  9. Steering, Jan 28, 2010

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL EXHIBITS A JERKING MOTION. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER 24 HOURS THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. SHE HAS HAD TWO OTHER PEOPLE DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHO CONFIRMED THAT THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1559.

  10. Steering, Jan 27, 2010

    I RECENTLE PURCHASED A NEW 2010 COROLLA. LIKE OTHERS, IT SEEMED TO DRIVE FINE ON A TEST DRIVE. THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE DROVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY HER ARMS WERE TIRED AFTER 25 MILES TRYING TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT. I'VE SINCE DRIVEN IT MANY TIMES IN DIFFERENT CONDITIONS AND IT VEERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. I TOOK IT BACK AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS WITHIN SPECS, BUT THEY TWEEKED IT TO THE LIMIT. IT DIDN'T HELP. HAVING TO CONCENTRATE SO HARD ON KEEPING THIS CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE MAY KEEP A PERSON FROM AVOIDING ANOTHER TYPE OF HAZARD OR DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE A PROBLEM, HOWEVER TWO EMPLOYEES (ONE SALESMAN AND ONE TECH) TOLD ME THEY NOTICED THE SAME THING ON OTHER COROLLAS. *CN

  11. Steering, Jan 26, 2010

    WE PURCHASED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IN SEP 2009. THE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WE NOTICED THE EPS SYSTEM WAS VERY ERRATIC, CAUSING CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. THIS IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THEREFORE ON THE "TEST" DRIVE, WE DIDN'T REALIZE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. WE HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTA WITH THE PROBLEM AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS "THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IS WITHIN DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS." THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TOYOTA DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED A VEHICLE WITH A STEERING SYSTEM THAT IS UNSTABLE, DISTRACTING AND UNSAFE. FOR A COMPANY THAT ADVERTISES SAFETY AND RELIABILITY, I WOULD THINK THEY WOULD BE RESPONSIVE TO SO MANY SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE COROLLA'S ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. EVEN THE TECHNICIANS AGREE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN. WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME RESOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE IS FATALLY INJURED. *TR

  12. Steering, Suspension, Jan 26, 2010

    COROLLA 2010 HAS MAJOR ISSUES BEING KEPT IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT SPEEDS OVER 55 OR SO. *TR

  13. Steering, Jan 15, 2010

    MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE OF ITS STEERING MECHANISM. THE CAR STABILITY IS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BECAUSE IT DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD. IT FEELS LIKE I'M DRIVING ON BLACK ICE ,CONSTANTLY, TRYING TO COMPENSATE FOR THE OVER STEER. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS EVERYTIME DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS WILL CAUSE A ACCIDENT IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO HEAR THEM SAY THAT THE CAR IS WITHIN SPEC. *TR

  14. Steering, Suspension, Dec 30, 2009

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. A REMEDY WAS NOT PROVIDED, BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18000. UPDATED 02/02/10. *LJ UPDATED 02/05/10.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE DRIFTING AND VEERING INTO OTHER LANES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE DRIFTING WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/29/10.*JB

  15. Steering, Nov 23, 2009

    BOUGHT 2010 COROLLA ON 11/21/09 WITH 6 MILES. UPON DRIVING HOME, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CENTERED, BUT SLIGHTLY CROOKED TO THE LEFT. WHEN WE HOP INTO THE FWY AND DOING 50MPH+, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO DRIFT LEFT AND RIGHT. I HAD TO MAKE SMALL CORRECTIONS BY STEERING IT LEFT AND RIGHT TO MAKE THE CAR DRIVES STRAIGHT. MY GIRLFRIEND DROVE THE VEHICLE YESTERDAY AND UPON MAKING A LEFT CURVE ON THE FREEWAY DOING 60MPH, THE STEERING WAS NOT FULLY RESPONSIVE. SHE VEERED ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT INSTEAD! WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE FWY WAS EMPTY AT THAT MOMENT. I FEEL THAT THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM THAT MAKES THIS VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

  16. Steering, Nov 11, 2009

    OWN A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S VEHICLE AND THE STEERING IS HORRIBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE TRACKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITH THE SLIGHTEST COMPENSATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ALMOST JERK IN THE COMPENSATED DIRECTION. THIS VEHICLES STEERING IS DANGEROUS AND I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS THAT ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. I CONTACTED MY DEALERS SERVICE REP AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD THIS IS NORMAL WITH A CHUCKLE. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 2000 MILES ON IT ALMOST ALL INTERSTATE MILES. TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I WILL BE PRESSING MY DEALER TO BUY THIS VEHICLE BACK. *TR

  17. Steering, Oct 28, 2009

    STEERING IS INACCURATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

  18. Steering, Oct 23, 2009

    2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S DRIFTS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH MAKING CAR REQUIRE CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT TO STAY IN LANE. LONGER TRIPS ARE EXHAUSTING AS THE CAR HAS TO BE ACTIVELY STEERED AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP FROM WANDERING OUT OF THE LANE. STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND WHEEL NEEDS TO BE TURNED MORE THAN 1/6 OF A TURN TO CORRECT VEHICLE. *TR

  19. Steering, Oct 9, 2009

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING THEREFORE IT IS A FABRIC DEFECT. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEMAND A BUY BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 800. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.

  20. Steering, Sep 30, 2009

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT FROM THE INTENDED DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FRONT END WAS ALIGNED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR THIS MODEL; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT DEVELOPED A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,200.

  21. Steering, Sep 11, 2009

    I HAVE A 2010 COROLLA WHICH I BOUGHT JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING FROM THE START. WHEN YOU ARE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IT DOES NOT KEPT A STRAIGHT LINE, IT WANDERS TO LEFT AND THE RIGHT NEEDING CORRECTION ALL OF THE TIME. IT IS VERY TIRING AND SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS. IT TALKED TO THE DEALER AND TOYOTA TO REPORT THE PROBLEM, THEY SAID IT IS A NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION AT THIS TIME, NOT SURE WHAT THIS MEANS. I HOPE THEY FIX THIS SOON OR I HOPE TO SELL IT BACK TO TOYOTA. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT IS WAS NOT ADDRESSED IN THE 2009 MODEL. *TR

  22. Steering, Aug 14, 2009

    I'VE DRIVEN THIS 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA FOR LESS THAN 500 MILES AND I STARTED TO NOTICED THAT IT'S VERY HARD TO KEEP THE CAR FROM VEERING OR DRIFTING TO THE LEFT . DRIFTING IS MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN CAR REACHES A SPEED OF 40MPH OR MORE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE CAR IS ALIGNED TO SPECIFICATION BY TOYOTA. I HOPE THIS CAR EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) GET RECALL SOON BEFORE IT CAUSES ACCIDENTS ACROSS THE NATION. *TR

  23. Steering, Aug 10, 2009

    2010 COROLLA S WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS). VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. WANDERS AND DRIFTS. NEEDS TO BE "ACTIVELY DRIVEN" IN ORDER TO TRACK STRAIGHT. VERY TIRING ON LONG DRIVES. DOES NOT INSTILL CONFIDENCE THAT VEHICLE COULD BE CONTROLLED DURING AN EMERGENCY SWERVE. *TR