2024 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

I was driving down the road, slowed down and moved over to the left side of the lane as I was passing a bicyclist. The car interpreted the bicyclist as a car and applied AEB. The AEB was not fully applied, thankfully.

Your forward collision avoidance system suddenly activated on its own while you were driving slowly (15 mph) through an empty parking lot, causing your brakes to slam hard without warning. You also noticed your car has a pulling sensation when coasting, which started a few weeks to a month ago. These issues may require the collision avoidance system sensors to be inspected and recalibrated, and the braking and steering systems to be checked for proper function.

The system that is problematic for this vehicle is the Pre Collision System (PCS). This system is way too sensitive even on the lowest sensitivity setting, and I have experienced the car braking in error on multiple occasions when driving up or down a windy road.

Your brake pedal has felt soft and spongy on two separate occasions—once in early September 2025 and again on October 17, 2025. You had the brakes bled at a Toyota dealership on October 13, 2025, but the problem returned. This may indicate an underlying hydraulic brake system issue that needs investigation.