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The 2016 Toyota Corolla is associated with 213 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 32 reports (15% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.8l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 30 to 32 MPG combined. The 2016 Toyota Corolla belongs to the 11th generation (E170) Corolla platform spanning model years 2015–2019.

Platform Architecture: 11th Generation (E170) • Production Span: 2015–2019 • Platform Code: New MC • Lifecycle Note: Facelift (2017–2019)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 213 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (32 / 15%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 66 crash / 1 fire / 43 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 30–32 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Corolla 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Corolla 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Corolla 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Corolla 1.8L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 11.799999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Toyota Corolla models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Summary of 213 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
213
Crash Reports
66
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
43
Total Injuries
56

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Air Bags 32 complaints (25 crashes)
Powertrain 13 complaints (1 crash)
Service Brakes 12 complaints (4 crashes)
Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints (7 crashes)
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 11 complaints (4 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Toyota Corolla problems & component breakdown (67 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V024000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Toyota Corolla

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Toyota Corolla

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?

The 2016 Toyota Corolla is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA records list 213 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Toyota Corolla. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 32 filings (15% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Toyota Corolla earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Toyota Corolla get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Toyota Corolla range from 30 to 32 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.