The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Corolla · 2023
2023 Toyota Corolla. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | AWD | 21 / 28 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 50 / 43 / 47 | Regular | $1,300 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | AWD | 47 / 41 / 44 | Regular | $1,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S10) | FWD | 32 / 41 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | 29 / 32 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 45 / 38 / 42 | Regular | $1,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Engine | 18% |
| Lights | 15% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
25V040000 Jan 2025 Steering / Column
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, "Occu
Risk. 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.
24V878000 Nov 2024 Steering
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
23V480000 Jul 2023 Steering / Column
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."
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 123
Toyota filed 123 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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