2025 Toyota Corolla reliability
The 2025 Toyota Corolla has 31 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Corolla years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (6 of 31), then Service brakes (6) and Tires (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (18 of 31). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
The 2024 Corolla has 63 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Toyota Corolla. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (31 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Premature wear and tear"
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"I pulled into XXX drive way at 6:53pm XXX. By 7:12 pm we were on the phone with 911. My car alarm when off. I went over to my car. It was smoking had a bad smell it smelt like it was about to explode. It wouldn’t let me…"
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"The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport 5000, Tire Size: 225/40/R18, DOT Number: 1EUT74MBR5024. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various…"
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"I was broadsided at the front end of the drivers side on Saturday 07/25/2026 by a wayward vehicle drifting into my lane. After the crash, the airbags deployed and then I could not open the driver seat door. Three other…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2025 Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 38 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Corolla | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 41 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Corolla | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 40 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Corolla FX | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 39 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Corolla Hatchback | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 41 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
| Corolla hybrid | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 50 | 43 | 47 MPG | $1400 |
| Corolla hybrid | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG | $1300 |
| Corolla hybrid all-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 47 | 41 | 44 MPG | $1450 |
| Corolla hybrid all-wheel drive | 1.8L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 51 | 44 | 48 MPG | $1350 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-878 covers certain 2023-2024 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles: due to cracks developed during manufacturing, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly detach from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control. Dealers replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 17, 2025. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB13 and 24TA13.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Toyota Corolla reliable?
The 2025 Toyota Corolla has 31 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Corolla years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (6 of 31), then Service brakes (6) and Tires (5). The most filings arrived in 2026 (18 of 31). Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
Is the 2025 Toyota Corolla more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Corolla has 63 complaints, 21 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 Toyota Corolla been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2025 Toyota Corolla.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2025 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Toyota Corolla is 39.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2018 Toyota Corolla?
11th generation (2014-2019 in the US).
What oil does a Toyota Corolla use?
Recent US Corolla generations specify 0W-20; capacity is typically about 4.4 qt with filter on the 1.8L, but always check the owner manual for your engine.
Does the Toyota Corolla come as a hatchback?
In the US, the Corolla Hatchback joined the sedan starting with the 12th generation (2020 model year onward); earlier US Corollas were sedan only.