Model year record

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback recalls & problems

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingApr 8, 2020

Back up lights

Recall 20V205000960 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.
Risk: If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.

EquipmentMar 27, 2019

Other › Labels

Recall 19V2440003,634 vehicles

Problem: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

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.

Fuel economy

Corolla Hatchback

35mpg combined

City / highway	32 / 41 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Corolla Hatchback XSE

33mpg combined

City / highway	30 / 38 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S10) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Corolla Hatchback

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/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*
StructureBody	1	—
Air bags	1	—
Electrical system	1	—
Seat belts	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
When I start the car it informs me that my seat belt is not being worn. Even though it is. Then a message appears on my dash that says "Srs airbag system malfunction visit your dealer" My family's safety is at risk if ever involved in a accident with no airbag deployment.
Oct 31, 2025
Structure › Body
FIRST DAY AFTER I GOT THE CAR COMING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FRONT OF THE CAR SCRAPED THE GROUND AND THE FRONT FENDER POPPED OFF THE CAR. THIS FENDER IS PLASTIC AND WAS ATTACHED TO THE CAR WITH PLASTIC FASTENERS. IT IS A FLOWINGLY PUT TOGETHER PIECE OF JUNK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE FENDER WOULD COME OFF AND HIT THE CAR BEHIND YOU WHENEVER THIS CAR HITS A SLIGHT BUMP ON A HIGHWAY. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT SINCE DURING THE 46 YEARS I LIVED IN THE SAME HOME AND OWNED MANY CARS INCLUDING 2 TOYOTA CAMRY, VW RABBIT, MUSTANG, PORSCHE, MERCURY SABLE , 2 CADILLACS, 3 BUICKS AND I HAD NO PROBLEM OF ANY OF THESE CARS SCOPING GROUND AND LOOSING A FENDER. I RETURNED CAR TO THE DEALER, DAYTON TOYOTA ON…
Jun 24, 2019 · 20 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.