Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2026 Toyota Corolla.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
#### the abs defect 12. Within seven (7) days of purchase, and with fewer than [number] miles driven, the subject vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the abs pump containing the electronic control unit (ecu) [citation:1 from previous analysis]. 13. This failure caused the abs warning light to illuminate and completely disabled the abs functionality, reducing the braking system to non-power-assisted, pre-abs technology. 14. The failure occurred with no warning and despite the vehicle being operated under normal driving conditions. 15. Upon information and belief, the abs pump/ecu unit contained manufacturing and/or design defects that existed at the time the vehicle left defendants' control. #### the airbag system defect 16. On or about [date of crash], plaintiffs were involved in a motor vehicle collision while operating the subject 2026 Toyota Corolla. 17. Upon information and belief, the crash forces were of sufficient magnitude that the vehicle's airbag control unit (acu) should have deployed the front airbags. 18. The airbags failed to deploy, causing plaintiffs to sustain enhanced injuries that would have been prevented or mitigated had the airbags functioned properly. 19. Upon information and belief, the airbag control unit in the subject vehicle is of the same type or design as those implicated in prior class action litigation against Toyota involving defective acus manufactured by zf-trw automotive . 20. Defendants have previously settled claims regarding acus that were vulnerable to "electrical overstress," which could disable the airbag system entirely during a crash, for $78. 5 million . 21. Defendants failed to warn plaintiffs that the 2026 Toyota Corolla might contain an acu with these same vulnerabilities.
On February 19, 2026, at only 80 driven miles in this new 2026 Toyota Corolla hatchback, while moving slowly in reverse on dry pavement with no throttle input, no sharp steering and no misuse of the brake the vehicle spun out of control 4-5 times in the parking lot finally causing a collision with a parked vehicle which then it stopped. This collision nearly caused serious injury to the driver. Since its a brand new vehicle bugs and recalls are hard to tell, but we cannot drive this vehicle any longer due to safety issues.
Make: Toyota model: Corolla (likely hatchback/sedan) year: 2026 VIN: [xxx] mileage at incident: 80 date of purchase: February 17, 2026 date of incident: February 19, 2026 description of defect: while moving slowly in reverse on dry pavement (no throttle, no sharp steering, no brake misuse), the vehicle suddenly spun out of control—yaw/skid like rear wheels lost grip or stability control malfunctioned and steering wheel locked. No prior warning. The spin caused a collision with another vehicle and nearly resulted in serious injury/death to the driver/owner (myself, [xxx] ). Suspected causes (based on symptoms and similar reports): • possible esc (electronic stability control) or yaw sensor failure. • abs/traction control pulsing/locking wheels unexpectedly in reverse. • electronic power steering (eps) glitch—wheel felt “fighting” or unresponsive during the event. • no fault codes pulled by dealer yet, but similar low-speed reverse spin-outs reported in 2025-2026 Corollas (e. G. , NHTSA complaints on “abs ghosting” or “rear-end slide”). Additional info: • dealer (Toyota of hollywood, 6920 w sunset blvd, los angeles, CA) has the vehicle awaiting inspector. • demand letter sent/hand-delivered today (February 21, 2026) under song-beverly act—safety defect, one occurrence. • no insurance claim filed—this is manufacturer liability, not driver error. • photos of skid marks/collision available if requested. What I want NHTSA to investigate for potential recall—safety risk is high (uncontrolled spin in reverse at low speed). This is the second such incident in recent Corollas I’ve seen reported; could affect others. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).