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Toyota Corolla 2020–2026 (E210)

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- Price
- $20,430–$25,700
- MPG
- 52
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Exceptional 52-mpg efficiency and Toyota durability make it cheap to own, but a modest 13.1-cu-ft trunk and 139 hp mean space and driving fun take a back seat.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; none of its 10 recalls were serious. About 8% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +10 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 87% of cars we track.
13.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 11% of other sedans we track.
Seats five with adequate front room, but rear legroom and 13.1 cu ft trunk are modest for the class. Slightly below best-in-segment sedans.
With only 139 hp and an economy focus, the Corolla prioritizes efficiency over engagement. Handling is competent and predictable but not sporty; CVT dulls response. Not a driver's car.
Modern E210 offers Toyota Safety Sense, standard driver aids, and decent infotainment, but base screens and features trail rivals like newer Civic. Segment-typical overall.
Compliant ride and quiet-enough cabin for a compact sedan; supportive seats. Firm but acceptable, right in line with segment norms.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
14 recalls · 9 common complaint areas across 2020–2026
- Engine — 84 complaints (2020)
- Recall — Exterior lighting: headlights (2026)
- Unknown or other — 66 complaints (2020)
2026
- RecallExterior lighting: headlights26V110000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Ve
2025
- RecallService brakes, electric: software/programming; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: solenoid/actuator24V708000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.
- Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I performed a search on Google for any corolla's braking problem and found an incident "EXACTLY" like my daughter experienced! Here is the link to it on Reddit - Terrifying brake failure on my new 2025 Corolla Hybrid – Pedal went to the floor with zero warning! [XXX] BELOW IS THE VERBIAGE FROM TOY
- Complaint clusterTires5 complaintscomplaints:TIRES
225/40R18 88V
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The glass on the instrument panel has an extreme glare in the sun. I have tinted all my windows including the windshield, but the issue persists. The hood on the instrument panel needs to be longer or the glass needs to be non glare. There is nothing on the market that will fix this issue.
2024
- RecallEquipment: other: labels24V548000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia
- RecallService brakes, electric: software/programming; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: solenoid/actuator24V708000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.
- RecallSteering24V878000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- Complaint clusterSteering11 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
DEFECT: Steering wheel fails to fully return to center after turns, consistently stopping 1/2-1 inch off-center. Minor steering adjustments stick and don't self-correct. Pronounced binding zone near center prevents smooth return. SYMPTOMS: After curves, wheel returns 80% but stops visibly off-center
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While I was driving during the evening time on March 7, 2026, my rear passenger window exploded, for seemingly no reason, as I stepped out of the vehicle I noticed no one around and I called the police and I was given a report number which is 26–01784 and that is with the Westminster police departme
- Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In a 2024 Corolla the spiral cable (clock spring) is defective. It controls the airbag, cruise control, horn and more, so it is an important safety mechanism electrical part. Toyota USA is on back order for this part for at least a month, maybe two. This suggests to me that there is a widespread p
- Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
A severe, pre-existing life-safety defect and unauthorized structural modification were discovered on my 2024 Toyota Corolla . Following a routine diagnostic check for vehicle pulling, certified Toyota technicians discovered that the vehicle's primary fuel line had been dangerously altered and was h
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while idling at a stop, the vehicle was rear-ended. During the crash, the driver's seat unexpectedly reclined backwards, and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact received an on-site assessment by the paramedics but declined to be
2023
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette; steering: column23V480000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the
- RecallService brakes, electric: software/programming; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: solenoid/actuator24V708000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.
- RecallSteering24V878000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette; steering: column25V040000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480.
- Complaint clusterSteering16 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to adjust the steering wheel, the steering column failed to lock into place. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehi
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting10 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Moisture and water got into the front head light causing it to go out . The blinker , low light and bright light on front driver went out while I was on the highway.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 months ago when my car had 56k miles my transmission was bad and they replaced but now is giving problems again i took it to lia toyota of rockland and they didn’t do anything about it, that the transmission is ok, but bad smell is coming out of the transmission and is hard to shift and it gives l
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the infotainment screen unexpectedly turned on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The man
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
On Monday, January 5, 2026 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, in the middle of stopped traffic (leftmost lane, southbound on Van Nuys Boulevard near the Saticoy Street intersection in Los Angeles, California), the vehicle, a 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE, suddenly started slowly movin
2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical18 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My passengers airbag light is on and it causes a safety issue. I called Toyota and they washed their hands off. Telling me that my VIN number does not fall under the recall where I know for a fact that car is made around the same time have many recalls with this particular issue. I was not given any
- Complaint clusterPowertrain15 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Toyota South Atlanta in Morrow, Georgia, released my vehicle after a factory warranty repair for transmission failure. However, they failed to properly complete or verify the repair. The dashboard is now throwing critical error codes stating 'A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, th
- Complaint clusterBrakes13 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while shifting gears on several occasions, the clutch was sticking. Additionally, while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the clutch was almost stuck to the floorboard. The contact placed a foot behind the clutch pedal to raise the clutch
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I purchase this vehicle in 2022 the emergency parking break does make a noise when going on D or parking but it wasn't loud about a week ago, and today is June 10th, it started making a loud noise and the Toyota dealership in Lebanon PA does not want to fix it.
- Complaint clusterAirbags9 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
I’m getting a message on my dashboard that SRS airbag system malfunction. Visit your dealer. I know there are recalls going on for this right now with American maid Toyotas, but I’m told mine isn’t because it was made in Japan. I do not have $1000 to go get this fixed. this is a safety issue because
2021
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification23V865000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir
- Complaint clusterAirbags49 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 3 MPH, they were rear-ended by a BMW X5 and pushed forward, crashing into a Ford Explorer. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that his son sustained injuries consisting of lacerations to
- Complaint clusterEngine29 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Notification spontaneously received as Engine Maintenance Required; Visit Your Dealer. Service appointment immediately scheduled for Toyota of Plano for the following day. My service advisor recommended replacing the coolant bypass valve, which amounted to a total bill of $745. My agent informed
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other20 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Coolant Bypass Valve needs replacement and my car only has 94,000 miles on it I called Toyota to see if the part and labor were cover under their 100,000 miles/ 10 years warranty and they are saying that it is not,yet on Google and all over online forums it says that Toyotas corolla from 2019 to
- Complaint clusterElectrical19 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Toyota Corolla hatchback is experiencing an issue where it is constantly giving an “ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” light and when scanned, it says “coolant bypass valve malfunction”. There is already a recall for many Toyota Corolla Sedans experiencing this issue of this bypass valve being defe
- Complaint clusterPowertrain19 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving in third gear, the vehicle failed to shift into a lower gear and became stuck in Neutral. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a defective slave cylinder, which was replaced. The
2020
- RecallElectronic stability control (esc); service brakes19V544000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system a
- RecallSeat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly; seat belts: rear/other19V877000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V682000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 20
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification23V865000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir
- Complaint clusterEngine84 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Part is the coolant bypass valve. Toyota has been taken to court but dealership claims now that I’m over 100k miles I can’t do it. There was also a second part about 10 years but I wasn’t clear on the details of the outcome. Toyota has acknowledged this issue in court but failed to do so at the cu
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other66 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Replace Heater Control Valve - Diagnostic code P2681 indicates an internal electrical failure within the heater control valve assembly, a condition commonly seen on Toyota vehicles. Testing showed the electrical portion of the valve is open and no longer maintaining proper circuit continuity, requir
- Complaint clusterPowertrain37 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
FAILED COMPONENT & AVAILABILITY: The manual transmission Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) failed internally. Due to caustic hydraulic fluid contamination and severe system pressure loss, I had to replace the internal CSC unit, the clutch disc, the pressure plate, the flywheel, the master clutch cylin
- Complaint clusterElectrical27 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DESIGN FLAW & SAFETY RISK: Toyota critically mismatched the standard battery to the vehicle's electrical charging profile; an AGM battery should be specified from the factory. Engine programming drops alternator voltage during cruising, deeply discharging the battery, and forces high-voltage surges
- Complaint clusterAirbags17 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The current recall on this car (passenger front seat weigh sensor issue) has been going on for too long (since 2023). Based on the recall info, i have not been able to drive with anyone sitting on the front passenger seat.
Cost to own$16,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$20,430–$25,700
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,300/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
53
Highway MPG
52
Combined MPG
52
Horsepower
139 hp
Doors
4
Length
175.6 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
64.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Curb weight
3,263 lb
Cargo volume
13.1 cu ft
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