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2020 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Toyota Corolla has 83 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Toyota Corolla

Engine
83
Other
73
Powertrain
33
Electrical
24
Airbags
17
Visibility
13
Brakes
12
Steering
8
Seat Belts
7
Structure
6
Wheels
4
Speed Control
4
Tires
3
Lights
3

83

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 27, 2025ENGINEEngine coolant bypass valve
Aug 20, 2025ENGINEI have experienced a message saying 'Engine Maintenance Required' and after experiencing the same in...
Jul 15, 2025ENGINECoolant Bypass Valve
Jun 19, 2025ENGINEOn June 19, 2025, I was driving and out of nowhere, there was a warning notification that said "A wa...
Jun 16, 2025ENGINEThe engine maintenance required message appeared on the dash. I was travel from work to home (about ...
Jun 9, 2025ENGINEFlow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak
May 22, 2025ENGINEI have an error that appeared displaying “Engine Maintenance Required” after some investigation snd ...
May 18, 2025ENGINEunknown. i know that my car was doing fine and then randomly the coolant was low and my car was ove...
Apr 25, 2025ENGINECar is currently at 56k miles and the "Engine maintenance required" popped up on my dashboard I'm pr...
Apr 4, 2025ENGINEI received a "voluntary Customer Support Program" letter from Toyota saying that a small engine cool...
Mar 25, 2025ENGINEI own a 2020 Toyota Corolla, and without any prior warning, the “Engine Maintenance Required” messag...
Mar 24, 2025ENGINE“Engine maintenance required” alert received, related to a faulty coolant bypass valve which will ne...
Mar 15, 2025ENGINECoolant bypass valve broken dealers are charging $800, class action lawsuit pending
Mar 6, 2025ENGINEEngine Maintenance Required displays see dealer displays in Panel. I have taken to my local shop Eng...
Jan 29, 2025ENGINEValve matic is messed up. According to my research this is a known issue with 2020 Toyota corollas.
Jan 26, 2025ENGINEVehicle maintenance light won’t turn off, stays off if car started with AC off but comes on and stay...
Dec 9, 2024ENGINEThere was a maintenance required notice on my dashboard and I searched up that it was my coolant byp...
Oct 23, 2024ENGINEVehicle was brought to Toyota because of "Engine Maintenance Required" message. We initially thoug...
Oct 18, 2024ENGINEMy 2020 toyota corolla's warning light which stated "engine maintenance required visit your dealer" ...
Oct 5, 2024ENGINECoolant/oil bypass valve. Warning issued Sept 24th. I understand 6000 complaints have been filed wi...

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