Wheel Related Problems of the 2026 Toyota Corolla

Wheel problem

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).