2
recalls
The Toyota Tercel has 2 recalls covering 719,399 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1990: 1
Units affected
719K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Tercel, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags76
- Seat belts52
- Engine and engine cooling45
- Service brakes, hydraulic24
- Electrical system21
- Fuel system, gasoline20
- Visibility18
- Complaints
- 320
- Crashes reported
- 91
- Fires reported
- 16
- People injured
- 90
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Tercel by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 360K units
- Suspension1 · 359K units
Toyota Tercel recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1992 | Toyota Tercel (1987-1990): Exterior lightingNo. 92V111000 | Other or not stated | 360,399 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | Toyota Tercel (1980-1982): SuspensionNo. 86V038000 | Crash risk | 359,000 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1990 Toyota Tercel recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1990 Toyota Tercel. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Tercel have?
2 recalls cover the Toyota Tercel, for 719,399 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Tercel?
Air bags: named in 76 of the 320 safety complaints about the Toyota Tercel, then seat belts (52). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.