Worst 2020 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 105 | 1 | 1 | 40,262 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | 1 | — | 34,317 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | 1 | 35,031 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 6 | — | 27,494 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 9 | — | 6,933 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 16 | — | — | 1,735 mi | |
| Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 13,530 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 2 | — | 21,675 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 17,005 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 31,833 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 3 | — | 9,008 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Toyota Corolla
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,535,111 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
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2020 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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