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  Safety Recalls of Toyota Corona Vehicles

There have been 12 safety recalls for the Toyota Corona. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Toyota Corona.

NHTSA Recall #: 80V045000; Apr. 11, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Toyota Celica, 1980 Toyota Corolla, 1980 Toyota Corona, 1980 Toyota Toyota Truck
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Recall Summary: Due to a faulty press die used in manufacturing alternator pulleys, pulleys installed on certain vehicles may crack and break during vehicle operation. The battery would then be constantly drained without recharging. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V200000; Sep. 13, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Toyota Corona, 1978 Toyota Corona Station Wagon
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Recall Summary: Under extreme temperature conditions, the fuel system pressure relief valve will cause the valve spring seat to dislodge and the fuel supply to the carburetor will decrease. Engine hesitation on continuous high roads and engine stalling on inclined roads could occur.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V002000; Dec. 9, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1969 Toyota Corona, 1970 Toyota Corona, 1971 Toyota Corona, 1972 Toyota Corona, 1969 Toyota Mark Ii Coupe, 1970 Toyota Mark Ii Coupe, 1971 Toyota Mark Ii Coupe, 1972 Toyota Mark Ii Coupe
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V124000; Aug. 16, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1970 Toyota Corona, 1971 Toyota Corona, 1970 Toyota Mark Ii, 1971 Toyota Mark Ii
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Recall Summary: The neutral safety switch insulating material may deteriorate and cause malfunction and an electrical short to occur, possibly resulting in switch smoking. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V320000; Dec. 29, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1970 Toyota Corona, 1971 Toyota Corona
Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Toyota Corona Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 11, 1980   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 98,493
Dec. 9, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 131,046
Sep. 13, 1978   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) 5,700
Aug. 16, 1977   Electrical System:ignition:switch 134,625
Dec. 29, 1972   Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior 51,906
May. 19, 1971   Unknown Or Other 190,000
Oct. 2, 1969   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 534
Jul. 7, 1969   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 55,000
Jun. 5, 1969   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 39,000
Jan. 4, 1969   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 18,395
Oct. 24, 1968   Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System 39,014
Jun. 23, 1967   Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields 12,500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Toyota Corona Model Years

Model# Recalls
1980 Toyota Corona 1
1978 Toyota Corona 1
1972 Toyota Corona 1
1971 Toyota Corona 3
1970 Toyota Corona 4
1969 Toyota Corona 4
1968 Toyota Corona 4
1967 Toyota Corona 4
1966 Toyota Corona 4
1965 Toyota Corona 1