Model year record
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls & problems
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 27 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A AWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A FWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 17.4% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Corolla Cross
| City / highway | 31 / 33 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel
Corolla Cross AWD
| City / highway | 29 / 31 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 | — |
| Power train | 6 | — |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 6 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | — |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | — |
| StructureBody | 3 | — |
| Service brakes | 3 | — |
| Steering | 3 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility/wiper
My rear windshield shattered spontaneously while I was parked at work. The shatter pattern doesn't indicate an external force shattering the glass. The work cameras also corroborate that nobody or nothing was near my vehicle when it could have happened. There was no warning or indication of this happening.
- Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle has experienced intermittent loss of power/acceleration when taking off from a stop. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, the vehicle sometimes does not accelerate normally or has substantially reduced power. This creates a safety concern because the vehicle may not accelerate as expected when entering or crossing traffic or in other situations where predictable acceleration is necessary. This has been happening off and on for several month. Around the same time, the vehicle's fuel economy decreased significantly. The vehicle had previously averaged approximately 37 MPG and is now averaging approximately 22â25 MPG under generally similar driving conditions. The vehicle was…
- Structure › Body1 injury
There is an interior design defect on the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE regarding sharp, overlapping hard plastic edges located directly underneath the steering column and lower dashboard assembly. The clearance in this specific area is too narrow for normal vehicle ingress and egress. As a result, the driver's knees repeatedly strike and scrape against this sharp plastic seam when getting in and out of the vehicle. This has caused multiple bodily injuries within two months of ownership: a recent open skin abrasion with bleeding on the right knee, and a dark scar from a previous injury two weeks ago on the left knee. This recurring injury hazard poses a safety and ergonomic risk to drivers.
- Unknown or other
I purchased this vehicle new December 2025. 4 times now it has lost throttle control after turning in traffic. Only to after a second or two to suddenly accelerate unexpectedly at full throttle. This has been periodic for 4 months now. The dealer says they canât replicate the incident, and they are finished investigating it. Leaving me in fear that an accident is eminent.
- Service brakes
UNKNOWN ALL THE LIGHTS AND BEEPS BECOME ON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR
- Hybrid propulsion system
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the inverter and determined that the inverter needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,679.
- Hybrid propulsion system
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Steering
2nd incident. As I was driving on the highway, approaching an exit on my righthand side. I kept following the straight path in my lane, the lane assit of my vehicle assumed I was exiting my lane and jerked the steering wheel from my hands. My car dangerously veered into the lefthand lane.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.