1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2016 Toyota Corolla Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • fuel door · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 17, 2020 · 41,215 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Check engine light lit. Vehicle was taken to a toyota dealer for service. Dealer stated that the fuel filler pipe leading to the fuel tank had multiple holes and required replacement of the fuel tank sub-assy. Dealer stated that this was a common failure for corollas (vehicle is three years old). Dealer stated that the fuel suction gasket had deteriorated and required replacement.

    ODI 11301764

  • February 18, 2019 · 1,000 miles

    Body · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System

    CARPLAY APP INSTALLED WITHOUT MY CONSENT

    ODI 11222926

  • September 6, 2018 · 20,500 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota corolla. While driving 25 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The contact was flagged down by a resident who informed her that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a fuel station and turned the vehicle off. When attempting to turn the vehicle back on, it failed to start. The vehicle was then towed to sheehy toyota of…

    ODI 11128486

  • June 23, 2017 · 6,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Took my car in to have 6mos. Inspection done and i reported that i was smelling something like rotten eggs in my car. This happens at least 1-2 times a month and it happens after driving the car for a while. I am due to take the car in again and i will report that this problem again. My grand daughter was in my car and she asked me what that smell was??? When this happens my car is usually in the park position, but…

    ODI 11013004

  • November 11, 2016 · 20,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    Brake pedal feels spongy or soft all the time. Have had vehicle to dealer 3 times for stuck fuel door (won't open). Every time nothing found wrong. Tech lubed and tried adjusting fuel door to no avail. Stuck fuel door doesn't happen all the time though. This is a safety issue especially for women who are trying to fuel up when on empty. Fuel door sticks while stationary. Brakes feel spongy when applying brakes while…

    ODI 10926072