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2021 Toyota Corolla
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 | 267 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | 271 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Regular | 31 | 40 | 34 | 257 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 36 | 32 | 277 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
256 complaints filed by owners for this model year (31 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Toyota Corolla?
EPA figures for the 2021 Toyota Corolla reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Corolla?
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Corolla, most often about: Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Toyota Corolla (2021 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.