Model year 2026 · Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars

2026 Toyota Corolla: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Corolla at 22–50 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 18 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

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 recalls

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

Exterior lighting: Headlights

NHTSA 26V110000 Reported Feb 25, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TA05)
Units affected
86 (estimate)
Problem
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.

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 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 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Corolla2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular31/38/34 mpg$1,950265
Corolla (1-mode TM)2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular32/41/35 mpg$1,900254
Corolla (3-mode TM)2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular31/40/34 mpg$1,950257
Corolla Hatchback2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular32/41/35 mpg$1,900254
Corolla Hatchback FX2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050267
Corolla Hatchback XSE2.0L 4-cylCVT (10 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050266
Corolla Hybrid1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular53/46/50 mpg$1,350176
Corolla Hybrid AWD1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular51/44/48 mpg$1,400183
Corolla Hybrid SE1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular50/43/47 mpg$1,450186
Corolla Hybrid SE AWD1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular47/41/44 mpg$1,500199
GR Corolla1.6L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/28/24 mpg$3,400368
GR Corolla1.6L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/27/22 mpg$3,750395

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 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 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR N/A FWDNot rated5 starsNot rated4 stars10.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWDNot rated5 starsNot rated4 stars10.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWDNot rated5 starsNot rated4 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.

2026 Toyota Corolla owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Corolla, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota Corolla complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other8
Service brakes3
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Steering2
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1

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
2025 Corolla22–50 mpg1335/5
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

All Toyota Corolla years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Toyota models

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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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