The 2016 Toyota Corolla's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 211 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

211

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V0240002020-17-01

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Toyota Corolla has accumulated 211 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags32

02Power Train12

03Vehicle Speed Control12

04Service Brakes12

05Unknown Or Other11

211 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy

30–34mpg combined

27-30city

35-40hwy

$2,000-$2,250/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2016 Toyota Corolla ranges from 30 to 34 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Corolla LE Eco - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

34mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city40 hwy~$2,000/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

32mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla - Automatic (AV-S7)

31mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr8/10 Clean

Corolla - Manual 6-spd

31mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Corolla - Automatic 4-spd

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Corolla

33States

35%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

2,36913%

FLFlorida

2,26512%

TXTexas

1,85910%

DCWashington DC

9065%

PAPennsylvania

8635%

GAGeorgia

8314%

ILIllinois

7754%

MDMaryland

6764%

NYNew York

6033%

DEDelaware

5833%

NCNorth Carolina

5033%

NJNew Jersey

4913%

AZArizona

4342%

WA405

MO380

OROregon

3622%

MAMassachusetts

3512%

NHNew Hampshire

3332%

TN271

RI250

OH242

HI240

MN216

UT212

OK181

IN180

WI173

CO173

AL167

NV162

MI161

VA140

KY101

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Toyota Corolla Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Toyota Corolla a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Toyota Corolla. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Toyota Corolla. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

You'll get between 30 and 34 MPG combined from the 2016 Toyota Corolla, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 211 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.