--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a Toyota Corolla" description: "How the Toyota Corolla oil life reset specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the Toyota Corolla in 5 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Toyota Corolla The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Toyota Corolla oil life reset specification changed by year? | Model years | Reset procedure | | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2014-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/oil-reset) | 5 steps | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset) | 5 steps | ## Full specifications by generation The oil life reset on a Toyota Corolla is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil-reset) - [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/oil-reset) - [2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset) ## Toyota Corolla oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a Toyota Corolla? 5 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a Toyota Corolla? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a Toyota Corolla? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. All E210 Corollas (gas and hybrid) use this display-menu method, the old ignition-cycle trip-meter trick from 2019-and-earlier Corollas does not apply. ## Sources - [2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/corolla/2023/om02568u/ch08se010401/) - [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf) - [AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/toyota/corolla/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-m20a-fks-3/) - [Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)](https://www.legacytoyotadallas.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/toyota-corolla-oil-type-and-capacity/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_Corolla.shtml) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2021) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-8151.PDF) - [iFixit, 2018-present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2018+2019+2020+2021+2022+2023+2024+2025+2026+Toyota+Corolla+12V+Battery+Replacement/226153) ## Find your exact Corolla - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012) More Toyota Corolla guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.