More recall homework
2021 Toyota Corollahas more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2021 Toyota Corollahas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2021 Toyota Corollamay cost less to fuel.
Short answer: Corolla needs more recall homework, Corolla has more complaint activity, Corolla has more severity reports and Corolla has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2022 Toyota Corolla | 2021 Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 0 | 1 | Corolla has 1 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 90 | 177 | Corolla has 87 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 12 / 0 / 9 / 0 | 18 / 2 / 10 / 0 | Corolla has 9 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 1 | 1 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 132 | 179 | Corolla has 47 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 0 | 6 | Corolla has 6 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 9 | Corolla has 9 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 1 | 2 | Corolla has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | None listed | Dec 20, 2023 | Corolla has a listed date |
| Latest complaint | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Similar |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 32 combined MPG | 33 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $1,850 | $1,800 | Corolla about $50 less |
| Safety-rating records | 1 | 1 | Similar |