10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,998 miles

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problem #54

Jun 212024

Corolla

  • miles
The engine coolant bypass valve has been confirmed faulty at 47,000 due to failure to actuate. Known issues of engine coolant leaking failure have been reported.

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #53

Aug 122023

Corolla

  • miles
The engine coolant bypass valve is coming up as a code. Around 44k miles. Others have had this problem.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #52

Apr 192023

Corolla

  • miles
The car is showing an engine maintance required which ended up being a faulty coolant valve

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #51

Jun 062024

Corolla

  • miles
"Engine Maintenance Required" sign came on, I took it to the dealership and was told it was the coolant bypass valve and it would be $800. Upon doing some research is see that this is a very common issue for 2020 Toyota Corollas. My car is still under 60,0000 so I'm surprised I need work this experience done already

- Jonesboro , GA, USA

problem #50

May 012024

Corolla

  • miles
coolant bypass valve is malfunctioning in 2020 toyota corolla se. upon research this is a known problem in toyota corollas, camrys, rav 4 and prius, and was recommended to report this as a possible recall. "engine matinence required, visit your dealer" message does not go away. takes 5+ minutes to blow cold air.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #49

Mar 232024

Corolla

  • miles
The car is at 58,125 miles and I-??ve had a -??engine maintenance required, please take to dealership-?? message for the past 3 months which will not go away and is just stuck on my dash. An OB2 port scanner shows nothing wrong, but after a diagnosis at toyota it appears I need a new engine coolant bypass valve. As it turns out, many other corolla, rav 4, and camry owners of the same generation (2020 and up) also receive the message and need to get the coolant bypass valves replaced around 30k-60k miles.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #48

May 182024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine maintance required/coolant bypass valve issue

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #47

May 082024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve bad at 26000 miles

- Kenneth City, FL, USA

problem #46

May 182024

Corolla

  • miles
"Engine Maintenance Required - Visit Your Dealer" message popped up on my car's (Toyota Corolla 2020) dashboard all of a sudden and I didn't have any issues with engine before. I brought up my card to Toyota Service Center in Sunnyvale, CA and they told me that my car's coolant bypass valve has to be replaced and re-check if it's needed which is an uncertain thing and advised me not driving the car as it may damage the cooling system components or even the engine itself. All of these will cost me 911.58$ which is too much but it's not all yet. I was researching this issue on the Internet and figured out that many people who has the Corolla 2020 and 2021 had the exact same issue. I don't think it's a coincidence. People also complaining about the same issue for Toyota Rav4 and Toyota Camry. I don't want to pay so much money which is almost 1k. I never had any accidents and or crashes. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #45

May 202024

Corolla

  • miles
The coolant bypass valve was constructed of poor quality plastic, and has cracked at a mere 50,000 miles. It's Leaking coolant into the sensor. Along with potentially causing major damage to the engine.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #44

May 172024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine maintenance required. bypass coolant valve defected

- Sun Valley , NV, USA

problem #43

May 112024

Corolla

  • miles
coolant bypass valve issue under 60k miles.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #42

Dec 082023

Corolla

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving, at any speed, as the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle would stop, however when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would move backwards with a jolt before moving forward. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become recurring failure. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that an abnormal buzzing sound was coming from the engine compartment. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

- Schulenburg, TX, USA

problem #41

May 022024

Corolla

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was not accelerating above 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a rocker arm actuator system performance failure and several other unknown failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered the Technical Service Bulletin: 0098-19; however, it was not verified if the vehicle was included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #40

May 012024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve failed at 52k miles.

- Sebring, FL, USA

problem #39

May 072024

Corolla

  • miles
The Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Short in the vehicle has malfunctioned. This appears to be widespread issue not only in the Corolla, but in the Camry and RAV4, and appears to affect model years 2019-2024. This issue caused coolant leakage, has the potential to cause issues with the engine, and affects the A/C/Heating systems as well. There were no warning signs prior to the failure, and the car had just passed a multi point inspection 4 days prior to the failure. The problem has been reproduced by my local Toyota dealership.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #38

May 042024

Corolla

  • miles
At 4 years and 1/2 old car 2020 Corolla XSE an Engine Maintenance Required SEE DEALER light turned on. Did diagnostic with OBD 2 scanner at two locations auto body shop and Uto zone. Nothing appears. It is in fact a NEEDED future recall since thousands if not more people have encountered the same. It is a Coolant By Pass Valve. Cost is only $99.53 + tax at dealer. Problem is that should be under warranty or extended warranty or recall. Dealer likes to charge $800 (180-200 for diagnostic, $110 part, $400 labor. Part only takes 30 minutes to install. I should be able to buy at dealer for $110 and have them install for free or pay 30 minutes of work time = $85. 1 hour is about $175. So instead of trying to be billed $800 I should only be billed for $85 labor (30 minutes) + $110 part = Brand total of $105 USD. My daughter [XXX] and I, [XXX] (dad) bought the car at Longo Toyota El Monte, CA 91731. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Rosemead, CA, USA

problem #37

Apr 302024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve failure. Dealer (Atkins Kroll, Toyota Guam) is conveniently charging me over $600 for repair for a common issue for vehicles of this generation.

- Sinajana, GU, USA

problem #36

Apr 222024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine maintenance repair On display vehicle not in motion on radio screen

- Apopka , FL, USA

problem #35

Apr 242024

Corolla

  • miles
Known issue in certain Toyota models and years that the coolant bypass valve fails causing a "Engine Maintence is Required. See Dealer." Toyota is well aware of the issue but has yet to fix the problem as driving with a failed coolant part for too long could cause overheating.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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