How many recalls does the 1981 Toyota Corona have?

The 1981 Toyota Corona has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Toyota Corona has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 Toyota Corona?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1981 Toyota Corona Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Toyota Corona. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 1981 toyota corona. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle began to roll away down a slope. The engine was off and the keys were not in the ignition when the failure occurred. The contact was able to enter the vehicle and apply the emergency brake however, the…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2012-12-08

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 1981 Toyota Corona as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.