Does the 2001 Toyota Celica have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Toyota Celica, the most recent reported on November 29, 2004 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Celica?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints), followed by engine (8).

How many 2001 Toyota Celica complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 47 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Toyota Celica recalls and problems

1 recall and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota Celica.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Toyota Celica recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 04V566000 · reported November 29, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 92,577 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the luminous intensity of the daytime running lamp (drl) will be modified to meet the standard requirements.
The fix: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. The recall began on march 16, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling14
Engine8
Vehicle speed control7
Power train5
Structure5
Air bags4
Tires4
Seat belts3
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 15, 2019 · Engine · 85,000 miles
THIS ENGINE HAS A KNOWN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. IT CAN CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I HAVE HAD A MOTOR COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE ON THE FREEWAY WITH A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO OIL LEVELS RUNNING DRY. I HAVE CONTACTED TOYOTAS RECALL DEPARTMENT ANT THEY SAID UNLESS NHTSA MAKES THIS A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING THEY…

Jul 30, 2019 · Power train · 72,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CELICA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GEAR SHIFTIER DID NOT WORK AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER APPROXIMATELY SEVEN YEARS. THE…

May 30, 2019 · Engine · 40,000 miles
SINCE THE RECALLS HAVE CAME OUT FOR THE CELICA OIL ISSUES MY WIFE HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET A SOLUTION FROM TOYOTA. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT HER CAR IS NOT PART OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER TSB EG 6020 HER CAR IS A PART OF THE ISSUE. I ALSO WANT TO POINT OUT THAT THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE OF THE CARS THAT WERE RECALLED AND HERS THEY ALL…

Dec 4, 2018 · Structure · 210,000 miles · crash reported
AS SOON AS I BOUGHT MY CAR IN MAY 2017, I REALIZED THAT MY CAR WAS RUNNING OUT OF OIL SUPER FAST. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY LEAKS OR PROBLEMS, BUT THERE WERE NONE. TO THIS DAY DEC 2018 I'VE SPENT ABOUT 2K ON OIL ALONE. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM IN THE CELICAS. I RECENTLY WENT TO A…

Jan 12, 2015 · Air bags · 150,000 miles
NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANYTHING NOT WORKING BUT SINCE I'VE NOTICED THE FRONT AIRBAG LIGHTS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING DON'T KNOW IF IT COULD HAVE BEEN A RELATED ISSUE TO THE AIRBAG HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES AND ALL OF THEM WAS GOOD BUT MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. ONE OTHER…

Celica model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	106	13	2
2001	1	47	7	0
2002	1	29	13	0
2003	1	17	1	0
2004	0	4	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 Celica has the most complaints (106). All Toyota Celica years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Toyota Celica have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Toyota Celica, the most recent reported on November 29, 2004 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Celica?: Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints), followed by engine (8).
How many 2001 Toyota Celica complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 47 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 15, 2019.