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1989 Toyota Corolla Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,749 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 16V396000 2016-06-02 7,749 affected
Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and…

Consequence

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
3fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
SEATS
2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
Total complaints30

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer states that while driving and no warning the brakes are grinding causing extend stopping distance. Dealer notified”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2003-04-30

“On 7-9-02, 65 mph, the tire tread separated from tire (I have the original tire and seperated tread) tire maintained pressure without the tread. The separating tread dented the drivers fender, door, and broke off a plastic support to the front bumper. The care had been inspected 4 days prior and…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2002-07-09

“There wasn't a warning of low fluid in the differential unit and it broke and locked up the front tires making the vehicle come to a dead stop. This is not a part that is checked for safety.*ak”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · reported 2002-02-13

“Consumer wants nhtsa to investigate problem with the adjustable foot pedal. The consumer was involved in a vehicle accident. The consumer read about a problem with the adjustable pedal in which drivers could hit the wrong pedal during emergency braking. *nm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · reported 2002-01-25

“Consumer wants nhtsa to investigate problem with the adjustable foot pedal. The consumer was involved in a vehicle accident. The consumer read about a problem with the adjustable pedal in which drivers could hit the wrong pedal during emergency braking. *nm”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2002-01-25

“Tread separation was found by mechanic when rotating tires. *ak (dot number: 1b ev gd tiresize: p175/70r13)”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-10-04

“No time to brake, seatbelts failed to contract so driver & passenger hit the dashboard with injuries.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING · reported 1999-08-04

“Toyota was being driven through a parking lot when all of a sudden it accelerated out of control. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1999-06-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Toyota Corolla as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.