NHTSA Complaint #11564802 — 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11564802
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA COROLLA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 9, 2024
Date Filed	January 11, 2024
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his granddaughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the Parking Brake and Lane Tracing Assist malfunction indicators were illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine control unit software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

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