Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 30–42 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 29 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

30–42

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

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.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, newest first.

Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter

NHTSA 25V869000 Reported Dec 16, 2025
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 25TB15 / 25TA15)
Units affected
55,405 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.
Risk
Incomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TB15/25TA15.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 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.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corolla Cross2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular31/33/32 mpg$2,100276
Corolla Cross AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular29/31/30 mpg$2,250295
Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular46/39/42 mpg$1,600211

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.

2026 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.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.4%Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%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.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Hybrid propulsion system8
Unknown or other7
Power train6
Visibility/wiper4
Electrical system3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Service brakes3
Steering3
Structure: Body3
Exterior lighting2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Corolla Cross model years

Toyota Corolla Cross by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Corolla Cross30–42 mpg1215/5
2024 Corolla Cross30–42 mpg352—
2023 Corolla Cross30–42 mpg7179—
2022 Corolla Cross30–32 mpg249—

All Toyota Corolla Cross years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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