Model year 2025 · Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars

2025 Toyota Corolla: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Corolla at 22–50 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 33 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

22–50

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 HATCHBACK, COROLLA 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.

2025 Toyota Corolla recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Toyota Corolla, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Solenoid/actuator and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V708000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2025 Toyota Corolla 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.

2025 Toyota Corolla EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corolla2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular32/41/35 mpg$1,900254
Corolla2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular31/40/34 mpg$1,950257
Corolla2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular31/38/34 mpg$1,950265
Corolla FX2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular31/39/34 mpg$1,950261
Corolla Hatchback2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular32/41/35 mpg$1,900254
Corolla Hatchback XSE2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050266
Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes)1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular53/46/50 mpg$1,350173
Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular50/43/47 mpg$1,450186
Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes)1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular51/44/48 mpg$1,400179
Corolla Hybrid AWD (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes)1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular47/41/44 mpg$1,500199
GR Corolla1.6L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/27/22 mpg$3,750395
GR Corolla1.6L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg$3,400368

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.

2025 Toyota Corolla 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.

2025 Toyota Corolla NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2025 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard
2025 Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard
2025 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard
2025 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%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.

2025 Toyota Corolla owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Corolla, most recently on Aug 27, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Toyota Corolla complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other7
Air bags6
Service brakes6
Electrical system5
Tires5
Steering3
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Lane departure: Assist2
Power train2

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 model years

Toyota Corolla by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Corolla33–50 mpg——5/5
2026 Corolla22–50 mpg1185/5
2024 Corolla24–50 mpg3685/5
2023 Corolla24–50 mpg4745/5
2022 Corolla31–52 mpg01055/5
2021 Corolla31–52 mpg11885/5
2020 Corolla31–52 mpg63145/5
2019 Corolla30–36 mpg62055/5
2018 Corolla30–34 mpg31435/5
2017 Corolla30–34 mpg31905/5
2016 Corolla30–34 mpg12155/5
2015 Corolla30–34 mpg12205/5

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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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