Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota Corolla has 3 recalls, 313 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
313
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 26, 2026
20V682000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highland...
19V877000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear ...
23V865000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My Engine Maintenance light came on around 59,400 miles for my Coolest Control valve !! Needed it to... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The concentric slave cylinder in my vehicle is a big issue with these cars. There has been so many r... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned: complete slave cylinder failure resulting in loss ... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I am reporting a severe, recurring safety hazard on my 2020 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle suddenly dis... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FAILED COMPONENT & AVAILABILITY: The manual transmission Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) failed inte... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DESIGN FLAW & SAFETY RISK: Toyota critically mismatched the standard battery to the vehicle's electr... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | ENGINE | Part is the coolant bypass valve. Toyota has been taken to court but dealership claims now that I’m... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Design issue: The 12th-generation (E210) Corolla manual transmission utilizes a CSC unit containing ... |
| Jun 6, 2026 | ENGINE | A message came on the screen saying “engine maintenance required” and it’s not going away. Upon doin... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The CV joint, there is a clicking sound when sharp turns are make to include U-turns. Spoke with a m... |
| May 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| May 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that they discovered a mileage discr... |
| May 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Replace Heater Control Valve - Diagnostic code P2681 indicates an internal electrical failure within... |
| May 6, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield Wiper Intermittent setting stopped working, and wipers no long return to their home posit... |
| May 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | "On 04/09/26, I took my vehicle for regular maintenance and an oil change; no potential issues were ... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car shows the below message when A/C is turned on: Engine Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer |
| Apr 1, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while at a red light, the vehicle sh... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Coolant water control valve short circuit. Causes dealer message that won't clear and dealer wants $... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The clutch slave cylinder failed at 48,000 miles. On the freeway, I had difficulty shifting into gea... |