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2000 Toyota Celica Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2000 Toyota Celica, and owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
106
owner complaints to NHTSA
13 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
23–27
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2000 Toyota Celica

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 04V566000 Reported 92,577 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 04V455000 Reported 109,056 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Certain passenger vehicles have the possibility that the recess retains a rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the cylinder body, and may be corroded due to an improper washing process.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the brake master cylinder and booster. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2000 Toyota Celica have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,176 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 18 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a n”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2024 · Tires

“The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica. The contact stated that the daytime running lights failed to turn off as needed, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer whe”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 17, 2022 · Exterior lighting

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2000 Toyota Celica. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined23–27 mpg
City / Highway20–24 / 27–31
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Toyota Celica model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Celica model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1972 Toyota Celica10
1973 Toyota Celica10
1974 Toyota Celica01
1977 Toyota Celica01
1978 Toyota Celica01
1979 Toyota Celica01
1980 Toyota Celica12
1982 Toyota Celica14
1983 Toyota Celica03
1984 Toyota Celica03
1985 Toyota Celica07
1986 Toyota Celica09
1987 Toyota Celica05
1988 Toyota Celica06
1989 Toyota Celica011
1990 Toyota Celica129
1991 Toyota Celica027
1992 Toyota Celica021
1993 Toyota Celica013
1994 Toyota Celica014
1995 Toyota Celica022
1996 Toyota Celica09
1997 Toyota Celica08
1998 Toyota Celica15
1999 Toyota Celica110
2000 Toyota Celica2106
2001 Toyota Celica147
2002 Toyota Celica129
2003 Toyota Celica117
2004 Toyota Celica04
2005 Toyota Celica14

Checking a specific 2000 Toyota Celica

How do I know if my 2000 Toyota Celica has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2000 Toyota Celica; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V455000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.