Model year
2026 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 18 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Corolla (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), SERVICE BRAKES (3), AIR BAGS (2). NHTSA rated the HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–50 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,350–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 145 complaints
- 2001 133 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 720 complaints
- 2004 477 complaints
- 2005 854 complaints
- 2006 840 complaints
- 2007 836 complaints
- 2008 314 complaints
- 2009 1,459 complaints
- 2010 1,244 complaints
- 2011 584 complaints
- 2012 446 complaints
- 2013 201 complaints
- 2014 269 complaints
- 2015 220 complaints
- 2016 215 complaints
- 2017 178 complaints
- 2018 135 complaints
- 2019 204 complaints
- 2020 311 complaints
- 2021 187 complaints
- 2022 102 complaints
- 2023 74 complaints
- 2024 65 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V110000 · Feb 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
Complaints
18 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A FWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.105 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Hybrid SE · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 50 | 43 | 47 | — | — | $1,450 |
| Corolla Hybrid · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 46 | 50 | — | — | $1,350 |
| Corolla Hybrid SE AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 47 | 41 | 44 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Corolla Hybrid AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 51 | 44 | 48 | — | — | $1,400 |
| Corolla (1-mode TM) · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 41 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Corolla (3-mode TM) · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Corolla Hatchback · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 41 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Corolla Hatchback FX · 2L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| GR Corolla · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| GR Corolla · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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