2023 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 18%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Toyota Corolla, 18% of the 74 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got a message that the engine needs maintenance and I should go to the dealership and have the coolant bypass valve repaired. I see there's a lawsuit against Toyota for a manufacturing defect in that component on 2019-2023 Corollas. I'd like to know if I'll get a refund.”
NHTSA complaint #11695545, filed 2025-10“I was at a stoplight and the car cut off. Not the normal auto power down feature, there was no power. A message saying press the brake down to restart appeared. Then a message saying steering power low appeared. The check engine light came on. I pressed the break down, and the vehicle did not restart. I put the car in park then restarted it and was able to drive again. But at the very next light, the same thing happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11507634, filed 2023-02“Intermittently and without warning for the past few months the vehicle will at times fail to accelerate properly when pulling out in heavy traffic. The RPMs go past 5000 RPMs and the vehicle barely moves. When I let off the gas and reapply gas the vehicle will go. Vehicle also jerks and hesitates at speeds between 0 -. 30 mph. Disengaging the vehicles traction control helps to alleviate issue. Vehicle and issue will be presented to my Toyota dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11544227, filed 2023-09“Two weeks and three days after picking up my 2023 Corolla Cross from the dealership, I was in stop and go traffic on a busy road. I came to a stop at a red light and my car started making a continuous beeping noise. The display alternated between Engine Stopped Steering Power Low and Engine Stopped Press Brake Firmly to Restart. I pressed the brake VERY firmly multiple times, with no effect. When the light turned green, I tried to move my car to the side of the road, but it did not move. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509243, filed 2023-02“When idling my car makes a rattling sound and vibrates and oil smells like fuel only got 12k on it when I bought it which I just bought it not even a month ago used.”
NHTSA complaint #11641454, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 11029896Feb 27, 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- 11022961Aug 19, 2025OBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0059-25.
- 11022958Aug 15, 2025Some 2020 – 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. This condition will usually go…
- 11015882Feb 12, 2025OBSOLETE NOTICE February 11, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0021-25.
- 11016782Feb 10, 2025Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 11015496Feb 10, 2025Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 11011642Nov 13, 2024Some technicians may report an engine oil leak from the Engine Oil Level Sensor area
- 11010095Sep 24, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE September 24, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0081-24
- 11010094Sep 23, 2024Some 2023 – 2024 model year Corolla and Corolla Cross vehicles with M20A-FKS engines may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
- 11010062Sep 11, 2024Some 2021 – 2024 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2024 model year Corolla Cross, and 2023 – 2024 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles with M20A-FKS or M20A-FXS engines may exhibit…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 | 14 | 14% |
| 2021 | 41 | 22% |
| 2020 | 111 | 36% |
| 2019 | 39 | 19% |
| 2018 | 16 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 33 | 3% |
| 2009 | 91 | 6% |
| 2008 | 21 | 7% |
| 2007 | 33 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2023 Toyota Corolla
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology