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2025 Toyota CorollaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Corolla. Most complaints involve air bags (6) and service brakes (6). The EPA rates it 33–35 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
33–35mpg
EPA · 6 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
32
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$1,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Toyota Corolla as of Nov 3, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

32 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2024 – Aug 2026
  1. Air bags6
  2. Service brakes6
  3. Tires5
  4. Electrical system5
  5. Forward collision avoidance3
  6. Steering3
  7. Service brakes, hydraulic2
  8. Vehicle speed control2
  9. Engine2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Corolla model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996133
1997138
1998233
1999157
2000156
2001138
2002144
2003769
2004506
2005943
2006904
2007883
2008345
20091,533
20101,264
2011590
2012446
2013202
2014271
2015220
2016215
2017189
2018136
2019206
2020313
2021188
2022104
202374
202466
202532
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Air bags

6 reports6 crashes
“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 passer-bys who kindly stopped to check on me could not open the door from outside either. Finally, after being stuck for at least 10 minutes in the car, the police arrived, who somehow managed to open the door and let me out. This is a serious safety hazard; if the car caught fire, I could be burnt alive.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 27, 2026Air bags, StructureCrash reportedODI 11753117

Service brakes

6 reports4 crashes
“It was heavy rain traffic came and when I slowed down the anti lock breaks effected me from stopping fast enough and were made me just slid into back off vehicle in front off me giving me injury's to my kneck due to the air bags did NOT deploy.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 25, 2026Air bags, Service brakes, Visibility/wiperCrash reportedODI 11752771

Tires

5 reports
“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 speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from each tire, and the tires were slick while driving in inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to uneven wear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 8,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2026TiresODI 11759227
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

6 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (AV-S10)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Corolla
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode · Front-Wheel Drive
324135$1,850254
Corolla Hatchback
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
324135$1,850254
Corolla
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode · Front-Wheel Drive
313834$1,900265
Corolla
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI · Front-Wheel Drive
314034$1,900257
Corolla FX
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
313934$1,900261
Corolla Hatchback XSE
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950266
  • Corolla
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode
    32 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    32 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode
    31 city · 38 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI
    31 city · 40 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla FX
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    31 city · 39 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback XSE
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 20249Vehicle 20252
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Corolla questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Corolla have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 3, 2026.

What are the most common 2025 Toyota Corolla problems?

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (6), service brakes (6), tires (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Toyota Corolla get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Corolla at 33–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026