1991 Toyota Celica Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 Toyota Celica. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
9
6crashes2injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
1fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints35

What owners report

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

“Vehicle started making sounds similar to that of one dragging a metallic object and the brake pedal became loose. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-01-14

“Vehicle started making sounds similar to that of one dragging a metallic object and the brake pedal became loose. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-01-14

“Vehicle started making sounds similar to that of one dragging a metallic object and the brake pedal became loose. *tr”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2015-01-14

“Front stabilizer bar separated from the frame. Consumer stated that a 1990 toyota, celica experienced the same defect. *ak both vehicles had the front passenger side stabilizer bar bracket mount failed due to corrosion. *sc *jb”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR · reported 2004-05-23

“Vehicle traveling at approx. 40 m.p.h., rear ended stopped vehicle causing front end impact to celica, drivers side air bag failed to deploy, driver's head struck windshield causing injury. *ak”

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · reported 2001-09-07

“Driver's side seatbelt will not fasten. This is a safety concern. *ak consumer paid for replacement. *slc”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2001-05-01

“Seat belt was pulled all way out and would not retract after consumer was putting on belt. Contacted dealer, and they will replace seat belt for $196.00.*ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · reported 2001-04-08

“Rear right tire tread separated. Consumer had to drive off the road, and it happened without a warning. *ak”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-07-27
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 1991 Toyota Celica as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.