The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 105 of 177 complaints (59%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 49 in 2022 to 177 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 177
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,500–$2,100
- Combined MPG
- 30–42
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950–2,100 | 1,500–2,100 | 1,500–2,100 | 1,500–2,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 30–32 | 30–42 | 30–42 | 30–42 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 29–31 / 32–33 | 29–45 / 32–38 | 29–45 / 31–38 | 29–45 / 31–38 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 275–293 | 209–293 | 209–294 | 209–294 | |
| Complaints filed | 49 | 177 | 46 | 21 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Engine: 105 of 177 NHTSA complaints (59%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross get?
EPA rates it 30–42 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?
EPA estimates $1,500–$2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 31 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 275 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | $2,100 (high) | 293 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 45 mpg (high) | 38 mpg (high) | 42 mpg (high) | $1,500 (low) | 209 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 70 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
STEERING:COLUMN; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
STEERING:COLUMN; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.