How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Tercel have?

The 1999 Toyota Tercel has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Toyota Tercel 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 1999 Toyota Tercel?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

1999 Toyota Tercel Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Toyota Tercel. 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 air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

111

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota tercel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The passenger was killed and the driver was injured. A police report was filed. The contact has…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2008-01-27

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 1999 Toyota Tercel as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.