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NHTSA has 42 complaints on file for the 2025 Corolla, fewer than any model year from 1995 to 2024[1][2]. Two software recalls apply, so check that both were done[3][4].

42owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
22–50MPG combined (EPA)[5]
5★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Corolla[1]. Of those, 10 mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 7 mention injuries[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Here is how the complaints split by component group:

Component group Complaints Crashes Injuries
Brakes[7] 8 6 5
Unknown or other[8] 7 0 0
Air bags[9] 6 6 6
Electrical system[10] 6 1 1
Forward collision avoidance[11] 6 2 1
Power train[12] 5 0 0
Tires[13] 5 0 0
Engine[14] 4 0 0

These counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so they show where reports cluster and not how likely a problem is.

In a sample of complaints we read, owners in the brakes group describe the car not slowing as they expected. One describes a rental where cruise control kicked in while parking[7]. In the air bags group, some owners describe crashes where the air bags did not deploy[9]. In the forward collision avoidance group, owners describe an engine warning that switched off driver-assist features, and on some cars all-wheel drive too[11]. The electrical group was a mix of unrelated reports, from a frozen screen to chewed wiring and one fire[10].

We did not read samples for power train, tires, engine or the unknown group, so we will not guess what those reports say[12][13][14][8].

Recalls

NHTSA lists two recalls for this car, newest first.

Both recalls name specific vehicles, so confirm with a dealer that yours is included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend a lot on the version. The annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes)[5] 53 / 46 / 50 $1,350
Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes)[15] 51 / 44 / 48 $1,400
Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)[16] 50 / 43 / 47 $1,450
Corolla Hybrid AWD (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)[17] 47 / 41 / 44 $1,500
Corolla, 2.0L, variable gear ratios[18] 32 / 41 / 35 $1,900
Corolla Hatchback, 2.0L[19] 32 / 41 / 35 $1,900
Corolla Hatchback XSE, 2.0L[20] 30 / 38 / 33 $2,050
GR Corolla, manual, premium fuel[21] 21 / 28 / 24 $3,400
GR Corolla, automatic, premium fuel[22] 19 / 27 / 22 $3,750

Three other 2.0L Corolla listings are rated 34 combined MPG with a $1,950 yearly cost[23][24][25]. The hybrids use regular fuel, as do the 2.0L cars[5][19].

Safety ratings

The 4-door front-wheel drive car, the hatchback and the hybrid versions each get 5 stars overall, 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover[6][26][27][28]. NHTSA puts rollover risk at 10.5% for each[6][26][27][28].

The GR Corolla is not rated[29].

Engine and size

Horsepower below is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles:

Sizes are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada and can differ slightly from US cars.

Body Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Sedan L/LE[33] 183 in 69 in 56 in 106 in 2,954 lb
Sedan hybrid[34] 183 in 69 in 56 in 106 in 3,053 lb
Sedan SE/XLE/XSE[35] 183 in 69 in 56 in 106 in 3,100 lb
Hatchback[36] 172 in 70 in 57 in 104 in 3,080 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 176 complaints, 2 recalls19951996: 129 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 135 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 225 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 155 complaints, 0 recalls19992000: 145 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 133 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 117 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 756 complaints, 10 recalls20032004: 506 complaints, 10 recalls2005: 943 complaints, 7 recalls2006: 904 complaints, 8 recalls2007: 884 complaints, 7 recalls20072008: 345 complaints, 7 recalls2009: 1,533 complaints, 13 recalls2010: 1,264 complaints, 17 recalls2011: 590 complaints, 9 recalls20112012: 446 complaints, 5 recalls2013: 202 complaints, 5 recalls2014: 269 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 220 complaints, 1 recalls20152016: 215 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 190 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 143 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 205 complaints, 6 recalls20192020: 314 complaints, 6 recalls2021: 187 complaints, 1 recalls2022: 105 complaints, 0 recalls2023: 85 complaints, 6 recalls20232024: 73 complaints, 4 recalls2025: 42 complaints, 2 recalls4220252026: 18 complaints, 1 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Corolla model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951762
19961290
19971351
19982250
19991550
20001450
20011330
20021170
200375610
200450610
20059437
20069048
20078847
20083457
20091,53313
20101,26417
20115909
20124465
20132025
20142692
20152201
20162151
20171903
20181433
20192056
20203146
20211871
20221050
2023856
2024734
2025422
2026181

The 2025 Corolla has 42 complaints and 2 recalls on file[2]. That is fewer complaints than every model year from 1995 to 2024 in NHTSA's list. Among the years from 1995 to 2024, the lowest count is 2024 with 73 complaints and 4 recalls[2].

The 2026 model year shows 18 complaints and 1 recall, and 2027 shows none[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales or time on the road, so compare them with care. Older years such as 2009 (1,533 complaints, 13 recalls) and 2010 (1,264 complaints, 17 recalls) are far higher[2].

Should you buy a used 2025 Corolla?

The complaint count is low next to older Corollas[2], and the ratings we found are strong[6]. Two software recalls apply, so ask a dealer to confirm both are done on any car you consider[3][4]. Owners in a small sample of complaints describe braking trouble, so test the brakes on a drive and check the recall record[7]. If fuel cost matters most, the hybrid versions have the lowest EPA annual fuel cost on this page[5]. Our data does not cover price, reliability scores or repair costs.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 42 complaints, with brakes the largest group at 8[1][7]. The unknown or other group has 7[8], and air bags, electrical and forward collision avoidance have 6 each[9][10][11].
Does the 2025 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes, two. One is an instrument panel software issue (25V595) and one is a skid control software issue (24V708)[3][4].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
EPA combined ratings run from 22 MPG for the automatic GR Corolla to 50 MPG for the Corolla Hybrid[22][5]. The 2.0L Corolla is rated 35 combined in its best listing[18].
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA gives the rated versions 5 stars overall and 4 stars for rollover[6][26]. The GR Corolla is not rated[29].
Is the 2025 Corolla better than older years?
It has fewer complaints than any year from 1995 to 2024, with 42 against 73 for 2024[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so compare them with care.

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Corolla (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Corolla model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 25V595, filed September 11, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 24V708, filed September 20, 2024: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Solenoid / Actuator. NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes), 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 53 city / 46 highway / 50 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 8 complaints name the brakes component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 6 complaints name the air bags component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 6 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 6 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 5 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 4 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. EPA rating for Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes), 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 51 city / 44 highway / 48 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes), 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 50 city / 43 highway / 47 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Corolla Hybrid AWD (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes), 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 47 city / 41 highway / 44 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Corolla, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 32 city / 41 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Corolla Hatchback, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S10), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 32 city / 41 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Corolla Hatchback XSE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S10), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for GR Corolla, 1.6L 3-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for GR Corolla, 1.6L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Corolla, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 40 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. EPA rating for Corolla, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S10), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 38 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  25. EPA rating for Corolla FX, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  26. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  27. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  28. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  29. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  30. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Toyota Corolla with 1.6L 3-cylinder: rated 300 hp. www.epa.gov
  31. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Toyota Corolla with 1.8L 4-cylinder: rated 97 hp. www.epa.gov
  32. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Toyota Corolla with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 169 hp. www.epa.gov
  33. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COROLLA 4DR SEDAN L/LE: length 183 in, width 69 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 2,954 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  34. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COROLLA 4DR SEDAN HYBRID: length 183 in, width 69 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,053 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  35. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COROLLA 4DR SEDAN SE/XLE/XSE: length 183 in, width 69 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,100 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  36. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COROLLA 5DR HATCH: length 172 in, width 70 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 104 in, curb weight 3,080 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.