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2021 Toyota Corolla electrical system problems

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

21

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

While driving the vehicle the brake hold system was activated at a red light. While proceeding through the light within (about) 5 minutes the vehicle indicated a brake hold malfunction. An odor of smoke was also present, at that point I turned off the vehicle and inspected the origin; the trunk.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 11, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2021 Toyota Corolla electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.