Cars › Toyota › Corolla › 12th gen Checklist: 12th gen Toyota Corolla 2019–2026
What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.
The inspection sheet : mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.
Look for 3
Known problems, and how to check for each.
Services to ask about 2
Scheduled work a seller can show records for. The 12th gen's schedule has 11 more services, on its page. Buying shows which are due at a car's miles and age.
Recalls to ask about 14
Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.
Recall 26V110000 2026 The headlights may lack their aiming marks, so they can be aimed wrongly when serviced. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 25V595000 2023–2025 An instrument panel software error at start-up may stop it showing the speed, brake and tire pressure warnings. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 25V040000 2023 The earlier steering column repair may have been done wrongly, leaving a poorly welded connection that can switch off the driver's airbag. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 24V878000 2023–2024 The steering intermediate shaft may have cracked in manufacture and can break, letting the shaft come away from the steering column. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 24V708000 2023–2025 A software error in the skid control computer can cut power brake assist when turning a corner. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 23V865000 2020–2021 A short circuit may develop in the passenger seat occupant sensor, stopping the passenger front airbag from deploying. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 23V480000 2023 A poorly welded connection in the steering column's spiral cable can separate and switch off the driver's airbag. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V682000 2019–2020 The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail, and the engine can stall while driving. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V205000 2020 A wiring connector in the rear hatch may have been damaged in assembly, and the reversing lights can fail. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V024000 2011–2019 In certain crashes the airbag computer may malfunction, so the airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V012000 2018–2019 The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail, and the engine can stall while driving. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V877000 2020 The rear seat belts with a dual locking mode may not lock as they should, so in a crash with several impacts they may not hold the occupant. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V544000 2020 The brake booster pump may fail, switching off stability control and brake assist. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 18V901000 2019 Pump impeller blades in the torque converter may come loose, mostly under high load, and the car can stall. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
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