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2010 Toyota Corolla Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 1,244 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota Corolla, most often about the air bags (34% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Corolla model year since 2000 and has 17 recalls.

Complaints1,244
Recalls17
Crashes reported145
Fires reported10
Injuries reported103

Most common 2010 Toyota Corolla problems

  1. Air bags

    424 complaints · 34%

    Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.

    The driver-side airbag failed to deploy in a side-impact collision. The estimated speed of impact was between 40 & 45 MPH, directly striking between the driver door and the front driver-side wheel. Toyota corporate customer service center was contacted, and replied that the system performed as designed. While not an…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 62,000 miles
    I made a left hand turn and was hit on the front passenger side. The force of the hit spun my car in a full circle, damaged the entire front of the frame, knocked off the front bumper, caused the trunk to open, and caused severe damage spanning the whole front end of the car including the driver's side door which I…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 60,200 miles
  2. Steering

    371 complaints · 30%

    Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.

    2010 Toyota Corolla, steering problems. Car feels like it is out of alignment when traveling at highway speeds and veers sharply when braking, at any speed, or if car goes over a bump in the road, at any speed. Intermittent rattling noise coming from steering column. Have taken car to dealership 6 times but am told…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 1,000 miles
    I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla, which my 19 year old daughter drives, which is involved in the gas pedal recall. She also describes an steering problem -- difficulty keeping the car from veering, has to hold steering wheel tight to keep it straight, describes it like car is sliding on ice. When I asked our Toyota dealer…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 1,200 miles
  3. Speed control

    198 complaints · 16%

    Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    Tl contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. She was unable to stop the vehicle while driving and crashed into a truck. The driver frontal air bag failed to deploy. The driver seat belt also failed to operate normally which caused the contact to sustain injuries. The police report number is 0470200. The vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 6,000 miles
    Driving a rental 2010 Corolla in tucson. As I was braking to a stop at traffic light, the car suddenly surged ahead. Fortunately I was far enough from the vehicle stopped in front of me to stand hard on the brake and bring the car to a stop. Scary!!. Floor mats were properly secured and no where near the pedal area.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 6,000 miles
  4. Brakes

    149 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, pedals and linkages.

    Tl contact owns a 2010 Corolla. The contact stated that there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The failure has occurred in fair weather conditions and on uneven pavement. The failure mileage was 4000. The current mileage was 5000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 4,000 miles
    Brakes unresponsive, requires depression of pedal to the floorboard before brakes begin engaging. Occurs at all speeds. Dealer adjusted brakes and bled lines and this issue continues. I was told that the braking system is different than what I am used to and I have to get used to it.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 4,000 miles
  5. Electrical

    75 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, starter assembly, instrument cluster/panel, horn.

    The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated while driving on the highway and the battery died. When the battery was jumpstarted, the power steering was lost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 60,843 miles
    My 07 Toyota Corolla s started stalling and the check engine light came on. The car started and was fine. The next day the same thing happened. When I went to start the car again stalled. I took the car to the dealer and they fit me right in even though they were busy, which I appreciated very much. This all happened…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 62,000 miles
  6. Transmission

    49 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline.

    Vehicle is impacted by takata pass bag faulty, no resolution informed by Toyota advised Toyota to refund money in regards to paying $21k, also vehicle has clatter under passenger side cv axle, have been in several times for solution or resolution to this issue more than 3 times to date there stating no problem is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 30,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift into two gears at the same time. When that occurred, the transmission fluid overheated and boiled out onto the exhaust pipe. The contact took the vehicle to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 30,120 miles
  7. Engine

    43 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.

    Cold start rattling. When car sit there for couple hours then start up, engine rattles for a brief 1-2 seconds camshaft failure/chain tensioner improper install
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 58,000 miles
    I was driving my car yesterday and as I went to accelerate the car didn't move so I pushed the gas pedal again and it went real slow. Then the car jerked and began to smoke really bad so I pulled over and open the hood and flames began to shoot out.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 59,000 miles
  8. Suspension

    39 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.

    We have a new 2010 Toyota Corolla with about 9,000 miles on it. The steering on this car is "strange" making it unsafe-- it is difficult to keep it in a steady/smooth line when driving on the highway at 55 MPH or greater -- you need to make constant minute corrective movements to the steering wheel. At times it seems…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 2,000 miles
    2nd complaint different problem. 2010 Toyota Corolla purchased 9/10 made wide rt turn off exit ramp at steady35 MPH off hwy. Onto another hwy. Then resumed 60 MPH. Front of car wobbled noticeably. Got home ok. Have been driving car to work but not on hwy or at hwy speeds and if feels ok. Have appt at dealer to have…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 3,425 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2010 Toyota Corolla recalls

  1. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 19V741000 · October 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles

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

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  2. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 19V005000 · January 9, 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles

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

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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 car

  3. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 18V024000 · January 9, 2018 · 628,018 vehicles

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

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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, w

  4. Seats: seat heater/cooler

    NHTSA 16V396000 · June 2, 2016 · 7,749 vehicles

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

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  5. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 16V340000 · May 23, 2016 · 1,754,517 vehicles

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

    Fix: 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 (le

    Full defect summary

    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, distric

  6. Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls

    NHTSA 15V689000 · October 22, 2015 · 1,814,284 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  7. Seats: seat heater/cooler

    NHTSA 14V743000 · November 19, 2014 · 3,233 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  8. Air bags: inflator module

    NHTSA 14V168000 · April 9, 2014 · 1,486,413 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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 con

    Full defect summary

    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.

  9. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 13V123000 · April 9, 2013 · 7,525 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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."

  10. Seats

    NHTSA 13V014000 · January 16, 2013 · 3,235 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  11. Body and structure: roof and pillars

    NHTSA 11V566000 · November 22, 2011 · 518 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  12. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 10V035000 · February 3, 2010 · 271,417 vehicles

    Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  13. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 10V036000 · February 3, 2010 · 153,418 vehicles

    Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  14. Speed control: accelerator pedal

    NHTSA 10V023000 · January 27, 2010 · 1,126,915 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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 availabl

    Full defect summary

    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).

  15. Speed control: accelerator pedal

    NHTSA 10V017000 · January 21, 2010 · 2,230,661 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  16. Brakes: vacuum

    NHTSA 09V338000 · August 27, 2009 · 95,705 vehicles

    Risk: This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  17. Equipment: labels

    NHTSA 09V332000 · August 19, 2009 · 1,309 vehicles

    Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2010 Toyota Corolla

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Corolla?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (424 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); steering (371 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); speed control (198 complaints, typically around 6,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Corolla have?
17 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 17, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Toyota Corolla?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Corolla model year since 2000, with 1,244 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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