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2011 Toyota Corolla body & structure problems

The 2011 Toyota Corolla has 22 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

22

Body & Structure complaints

3%

Share of year

10

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Related recalls

11V566000Body & StructureNovember 22, 2011 · 518 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2011 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2011 Toyota Corolla body & structure — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Toyota Corolla body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 11V566000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.