1971 Toyota Corona Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Toyota Corona has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 317,577 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 78V002000 1978-12-09 131,046 affected
Defect

FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP CORROSION DUE TO A MIXTURE OF ROAD SALT AND WATER IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE CORROSION COULD CREATE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TANK AND ALLOW THE GASOLINE TO SEEP INTO THE SPARE TIRE WELL.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL SUSPECT FUEL TANKS. IF CORROSION OR PERFORATION IS PRESENT, THE TANK WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY. IF NO RUST IS PRESENT, THE SPARE TIRE WELL WILL BE PAINTED WITH ANTI-CORROSION PAINT.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 77V124000 1977-08-16 134,625 affected
Defect

THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH INSULATING MATERIAL MAY DETERIORATE AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SWITCH SMOKING.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

VISIBILITY 72V320000 1972-12-29 51,906 affected
Defect

TOYOTA MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SEDAN, COUPE, STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THATOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING OPERATION.IF CONDITIONEXISTS, PARTIAL LOSS OF DRIVER REAR VIEW VISION WOULD RESULT.(CORECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH IMPROVED TYPE MIRROR WHERE NECESSARY).

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 1971 Toyota Corona as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.