NHTSA Data Explorer

Toyota Celica

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

446

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

219

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

7

Injuries

60

Crashes

88

Fires

11

Top reported issues — Toyota Celica

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Condition issue

127

Safety restraint issue

118

Safety restraint behavior

90

Operating state

86

Noise

69

Fluid issue

55

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

27

Braking behavior

20

Engine behavior

19

Reporting mechanism

17

Vibration/harshness

17

Access/entry issue

16

Thermal issue

14

Driver assistance issue

13

Ride/handling behavior

13

Performance issue

9

Electrical issue

8

HVAC behavior

8

Lighting behavior

8

Recent change

5

Starting behavior

5

Infotainment behavior

3

Smell

3

Steering behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 TOYOTA TOYOTA

Filed Feb 1, 2026


Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much

2000 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Feb 8, 2024


The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was inspected but no failure was found. The contact continued to drive at approximately 55 MPH and observed a popping sound emanating from the inner carriage. The vehicle was…

2005 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Jan 16, 2024


1 injured
Crash

This vehicle was involved in a rollover accident on Monday, January 15, 2024. When the car rolled over several times, the airbags never deployed. This vehicle is available for inspection, The driver safety was put at risk with a neck injury due to the airbags, not deploying Yes, and auto repair business is aware that the airbags did not deploy. The police were notified at the accident that the airbags did not deploy. There were no warning, lamps, messages, or other symptoms of an airbag problem…

2000 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed May 17, 2022


The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the running lights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related…

2003 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Jan 16, 2022


Lf wheel bearing is gone and axle is only thing holding on the wheel. The steering knuckle is damaged, caliper/bracket is damaged, rotors damaged, axle damaged. Extremely unsafe to drive

2003 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Oct 5, 2021


Belt tensioner won't retract when trying to replace serpentina belt. Most likely a defective part , original. Have to creative finding other ways to replace belt without breaking the tensioner.

2000 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Apr 26, 2021


I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN THE VEHICLE I JUST BOUGHT AND WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BROKE INTO PIECES AND OIL WENT EVERYWHERE

1999 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Apr 15, 2020


TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CELICA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V03300 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HAMER TOYOTA (11041 SEPULVEDA BLVD., MISSION HILLS, CA 91345, (818) 365-9621) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE…

2000 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Mar 25, 2020


Crash

A TRUCK TIRE WENT OUT AND LOCKED UP MY ENGINE OF MY CELICA

1998 TOYOTA CELICA

Filed Mar 9, 2020


TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY ME OF THE FAULTY AIRBAG RECALL AND HAS FAILED TO FIX THE FAULTY AIRBAG AND IN ADDITION, MY CAR IS STALLING WITHOUT CAUSE.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.