2003 Toyota Echo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Toyota Echo, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Toyota Echo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Toyota Echo have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,372 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota echo. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly on its own when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. Due to the failure,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2018 · Service brakes
“On march 17, 2005 i purchased a 2003 toyota echo from toyota of nashua in new hampshire. After purchasing the car and leaving toyota of nashua to drive home, the engine stopped as i approached a stopl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Toyota Echo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 31–33 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 28–30 / 36–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota Echo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Echo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 3 | 88 |
| 2001 Toyota Echo | 2 | 50 |
| 2002 Toyota Echo | 2 | 35 |
| 2003 Toyota Echo | 0 | 17 |
| 2004 Toyota Echo | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2003 Toyota Echo
How do I know if my 2003 Toyota Echo 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.
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.
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
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
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.