2012 Toyota Corolla - Maintenance & Specs
The 2012 Toyota Corolla belongs to a Toyota Corolla lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 40 model years, from 1981 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 1.8L, 1.8L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2012 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Corolla model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-5. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (353), steering (8), service brakes (7). A representative report reads: "I turned my car on and every light on the dashboard is practically on. It's saying my (EPS) has failed and now it's become hard to steer the vehicle. And none..." There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 26 city / 34 highway MPG, 29 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,500.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.4 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-5 |
| Oil filter | Toyota 04152-YZZA1 |
| EPA combined | 29 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.