Toyota Corolla Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs by Year

OEM-referenced lug nut torque, socket size, lug pattern, and full fastener specs for every model year of the Toyota Corolla. Select a year below for exact wheel, brake, and engine torque values.

Quick answer: across most Toyota Corolla model years, the lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact values vary by generation — see the table below.

Toyota Corolla lug nut torque & oil drain by generation

Generation	Years	Lug Torque	Socket	Thread	Oil Drain	Notable changes
Fifth generation (E80)	1984–1987	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	19mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	First FWD Corolla (RWD retained only on the AE86 coupe); 1.6L 4A-C.
Sixth generation (E90)	1988–1992	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	All FWD/AWD; last Corolla classed as a subcompact.
Seventh generation (E100)	1993–1997	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Rounded, aerodynamic redesign; 1.6L/1.8L engine choices.
Eighth generation (E110)	1998–2002	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs	US launch delayed to mid-1997; 1.8L 1ZZ-FE inline-four.
Ninth generation (E120/E130)	2003–2008	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Larger, roomier redesign on the New MC platform.
Tenth generation (E140/E150)	2009–2013	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Facelifted for 2009; optional 2.4L inline-four on the XRS trim.
Eleventh generation (E170)	2014–2019	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	Sleeker restyle; Scion/Corolla iM hatchback added for 2017.
Twelfth generation (E210)	2020–2026	80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)	21mm	M12x1.5	30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)	TNGA-C platform; sedan and hatchback split; GR Corolla added for 2023.

OEM-referenced values, reduced to the most common (mode) spec per generation. Where per-generation data is too sparse to trust, the cell falls back to the model-wide consensus — flagged "varies — see year page". Always confirm against the specific year page for your VIN.

What is the lug nut torque on a Toyota Corolla?

Most Toyota Corolla model years use 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), turned with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Exact torque and socket size can vary by generation — see the generation table above for your model years.

How Toyota Corolla torque specs change by year

Lug nut torque and fastener specs can change across model-year generations of the Toyota Corolla — a redesign often brings new wheel hardware, thread pitch, or socket size. Always confirm against the specific year that matches your VIN rather than assuming the spec carries over.

What each year page covers

Every Toyota Corolla year page lists the OEM lug nut torque and socket size, oil drain plug torque, brake caliper bolt specs, and the full fastener database we have sourced from manufacturer service literature for that model year.

All model years (43)

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