Toyota GR Corolla
The Toyota GR Corolla is a performance sedan that entered production in 2022. It is powered by a 1.6-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. The model has been subject to 5 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate and 28 recalls in the NHTSA database in the United States.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2022 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,600 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 10.1 l/100 km |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Toyota GR Corolla (from registration data). 27 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 1985–1992 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.5 l/100 km | 1985–1997 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 1985–1997 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 1989–1990 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1989–1990 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 1990–1991 |
| 1.6 l · 3-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2023–2026 |
| 1.6 l · 3-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2025–2026 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.2 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.4 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.6 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.5 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.3 l/100 km | 1993–2016 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8 l/100 km | 1993–2013 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.9 l/100 km | 1998–2002 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2005–2006 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.5 l/100 km | 2014–2019 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.3 l/100 km | 2014–2022 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.5 l/100 km | 2014–2022 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 2020–2026 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2020–2022 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 6.8 l/100 km | 2025 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.5 l/100 km | 2009–2011 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2009–2011 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 24 complaints for the Toyota GR Corolla, most often about power train, forward collision avoidance, engine, vehicle speed control. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
5 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Toyota GR Corolla. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · reported 11/09/2025
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · reported 23/07/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · reported 11/09/2025
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
NHTSA campaign 25V595000 · reported 11/09/2025
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · reported 23/07/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Toyota recalls.