2010 Toyota Corolla vehicle speed control problems
197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2010 Toyota Corolla — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated despite the brakes being applied, causing the driver to crash into a parked vehicle. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“Was drive west down Gooding Ave in Bristol,R.I 02809 when my vehicle idle surged and car was going over 50mph with out my foot on the accelerator.. when trying to control the vehicle I couldn't even use the brakes stepping on the brake would not slow down the vehicle I ended up side swiping a…”
filed Oct 18, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Vehicle Speed ControlCampaign 10V023000 · Jan 27, 2010
- Vehicle Speed ControlCampaign 10V017000 · Jan 21, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Corolla | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Corolla | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Corolla | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 Corolla | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Corolla | 13 | 7% |
| 2018 Corolla | 11 | 8% |
| 2017 Corolla | 29 | 16% |
| 2016 Corolla | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 Corolla | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 29 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.