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2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 GR Corolla.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is a performance-oriented compact hatchback equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. In its debut model year, the vehicle accumulated 10 owner complaints with power train issues representing the most frequent concern, alongside two field recalls. When placed within the model's complaint history spanning 2023 to 2025, the 2023 model recorded the highest complaint volume at 10 incidents while 2024 saw the lowest at 5, suggesting that initial production issues were partially addressed in subsequent model years.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050
Fuel filter7702412270
Spark plug9091901302
Battery2880031572
Front wiper blades8521252220 alt 8522212A90
Serpentine belt9091602770
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603118010
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3263 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 10,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Intercooler (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Shift Linkage (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla sits at the start of this federal record and carries the highest owner-complaint count of the three reported model years at 10, compared with 5 in 2024 and 9 in 2025. It also has the most TSBs, 64, versus 60 in 2024 and 36 in 2025, while recalls hold steady at two per year for 2023 and 2024 before dropping to one in 2025; no NHTSA investigations appear for any year. Top 2023 complaint categories are led by Power Train with three reports, followed by one each for Engine, Steering/Suspension/Wheels, and a combined Vehicle Speed Control/Wheels/Forward Collision Avoidance entry; crash complaints are zero, but fire complaints register two. The arc suggests a typical launch-year profile: the 2023 model generated the most field feedback and service bulletins, then reports tapered, though 2025 complaints ticked up slightly while TSBs continued downward. Because the data do not specify root causes, no issue can be labeled a confirmed defect, but the 2023 record is the busiest of this generation. Concrete takeaway: unless the price reflects first-model-year risk and all open recalls and applicable TSBs are documented as completed, a 2024 or later example is the more reassuring buy; a 2023 is acceptable only with a clean pre-purchase inspection and verified recall/TSB compliance.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
64
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Engine1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1
Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train,Electrical System,Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V548000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 23/07/2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross… Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's…

25V595000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 11/09/2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025… Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 64 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0779-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
T-TT-0779-252025-04-02Electrical SystemTo assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may…
T-SB-0107-20 Rev22025-02-11EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 11, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0021-25.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 GR Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GR Corolla get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.