Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross at 30–42 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 179 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
7
EPA combined mpg
30–42
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as COROLLA CROSS HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recalls for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, newest first.
Back over prevention: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert
NHTSA 26V203000Reported Mar 31, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TB08 / 26TA08)
Units affected
73,528 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The vehicles may fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk
Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB08 and 26TA08.
Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V040000Reported Jan 29, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TA02/25LA02)
Components
Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: Column
Units affected
1,716 (estimate)
Problem
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. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Solenoid/actuator and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V708000Reported Sep 20, 2024
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 24TA11)
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Solenoid/actuator; Service brakes, electric: Software/programming
Units affected
145,383 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 24R2)
Units affected
33,848 (estimate)
Problem
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 Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V864000Reported Dec 20, 2023
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 23TA16)
Components
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel; Air bags: Frontal
Units affected
12,575 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V480000Reported Jul 12, 2023
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 23TA08/ 23LA02)
Components
Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: Column
Units affected
152,927 (estimate)
Problem
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 steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V384000Reported May 30, 2023
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 23TB04/23TA04)
Components
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel; Air bags: Frontal
Units affected
96,007 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS HYBRID SUV AWD
Not rated
4 stars
5 stars
Not rated
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Standard
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD
Not rated
4 stars
5 stars
Not rated
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Standard
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWD
Not rated
4 stars
5 stars
Not rated
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Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross owner complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross complaints
