2023 Toyota Corolla Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 74 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Corolla. The EPA rates it 33 to 50 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 74
- Crashes / fires reported
- 8 / 2
- EPA combined
- 33–50 MPG
2023 Toyota Corolla recalls
SteeringJan 29, 2025 · NHTSA 25V040000+
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SteeringNov 21, 2024 · NHTSA 24V878000+
Risk: A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
SteeringJul 12, 2023 · NHTSA 23V480000+
Risk: A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2023 Toyota Corolla problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Unknown or Other18
- Steering16
- Electrical System14
- Engine13
- Exterior Lighting11
- Service Brakes7
- Power Train6
- Forward Collision Avoidance6
2023 Toyota Corolla gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Hybrid | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Corolla Hybrid AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 51 | 44 | 48 | $1,350 |
| Corolla Hybrid | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 50 | 43 | 47 | $1,350 |
| Corolla Hybrid AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 47 | 41 | 44 | $1,450 |
| Corolla | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S10) | 32 | 41 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Corolla Hatchback | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S10) | 32 | 41 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Corolla | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S10) | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S10) | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,950 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Corolla, most recently for the steering (Jan 29, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (18), steering (16), electrical system (14).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Corolla get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Corolla at 33 to 50 MPG combined (best version: 53 city / 46 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.