2020 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Engine (111), Unknown Or Other (80), Power Train (41).
Key takeaways
- 315 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 111 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 80 | 25% |
| Power Train | 41 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 35 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 18 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 3% |
| Steering | 8 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-05
I am reporting an intermittent clutch hydraulic system malfunction that presents a serious safety concern. The symptoms strongly suggest a potential failure of the clutch slave cylinder, master cylinder, hydraulic seals, or another component of the clutch release and pedal-return system. The clutch pedal intermittentl...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-04
When in use the windshield wipers randomly stop working and will stop anywhere in their path including right in front of your field of vision. The dangerous part is when they do that it is extremely alarming considering you're already tense from the strong storm/rain and now the wipers aren't working and they've stoppe...
Air Bags,electrical System - filed 2026-10-19
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a "Maintenance Required" message was displayed, and the front passenger air bag warning light illuminated. The speedometer was inoperable. The contact stated new tires had been installed previously. The vehicle was ta...
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More for the 2020 Toyota Corolla
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.