The Toyota Corolla Cross spans 2022–2026 with 13 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2023, 2022, 2024 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2025, 2026, 2024. It delivers up to 42 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Toyota Corolla Cross is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2022 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Toyota Corolla Cross VIN — every digit explained
Every Toyota Corolla Cross carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Toyota and the country it was built in (real Toyota codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Corolla Cross.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- JapanJT2 · JT3 · JT4 · JT5 · JT6 · JT8
- USA4T1 · 4T3 · 4T4 · 58A · 5TB · 5TD
- Canada2T1 · 2T2 · 2T3
- Mexico3TM · 3TY
- TurkeyNMT
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Corolla Cross, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla Cross have?
The Toyota Corolla Cross has 13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2022–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls 4
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What's wrong. 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, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. 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.
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What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
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What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls 2
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What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.
Best and worst years for the Toyota Corolla Cross
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 5 tracked years, the worst years are 2023, 2022, 2024 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2025, 2026, 2024.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Corolla Cross | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | Service Brakes | Best | |
| 2026 Corolla Cross | Power Train | Best |
What are the most common Toyota Corolla Cross problems?
The most-reported Toyota Corolla Cross problems are Seats (4 reports), Tires (2 reports) and Engine (123 reports) — out of 290 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Toyota Corolla Cross specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Toyota Corolla Cross window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Toyota Corolla Cross cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Corolla Cross holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Toyota Corolla Cross tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Toyota Corolla Cross get?
The Toyota Corolla Cross returns up to 42 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $1,500/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross (2L 4-cyl) gets 32 mpg combined and costs about $1,950/yr to fuel, emitting 276 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10) — that's about $1,250 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 31 | 33 | $1,950 | 276 | — | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | 31 | 33 | $1,950 | 276 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 31 | 33 | $1,950 | 276 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | 31 | 33 | $1,950 | 275 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2022 Corolla Cross | 31 | 33 | $1,950 | 275 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross (2L 4-cyl Hybrid) gets 42 mpg combined and costs about $1,500/yr to fuel, emitting 211 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 7/10) — that's about $3,500 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 46 | 39 | $1,500 | 211 | — | 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | 45 | 38 | $1,500 | 209 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 45 | 38 | $1,500 | 209 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | 45 | 38 | $1,500 | 209 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl Hybrid |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Corolla Cross stacks up against the most fuel-efficient SUVs, or calculate this Corolla Cross's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Toyota Corolla Cross have? Power & range
The Toyota Corolla Cross is offered with 2 powertrains — 2L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Toyota Corolla Cross tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Toyota Corolla Cross is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Corolla Cross's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
How much does a Toyota Corolla Cross cost to own?
A used Toyota Corolla Cross sells for a median of about $28,494 for a 2026 — most listed between $27,459 and $28,494, from 38 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | $27,459–$28,494 | 3 | |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | $26,759–$28,998 | 3 | |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | $20,900–$27,994 | 11 | |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | $5,500–$29,149 | 14 | |
| 2022 Corolla Cross | $15,999–$24,900 | 7 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Corolla Cross is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Toyota Corolla Cross holds its value well. A typical example keeps roughly 56% of its value after five years — losing about 44% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 84% | $25,200 | −$4,800 |
| Year 2 | 76% | $22,800 | −$7,200 |
| Year 3 | 68% | $20,400 | −$9,600 |
| Year 4 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 5 | 56% | $16,800 | −$13,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Corolla Cross loses about 44% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $7,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Corolla Cross ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Toyota Corolla Cross to insure?
A Toyota Corolla Cross costs about $1,324 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 8% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (92, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Corolla Cross's HLDI loss index. See Toyota insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Corolla Cross yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Toyota Corolla Cross last?
A well-maintained Toyota Corolla Cross typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Toyota Corolla Cross’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Corolla Cross’s VIN free →All Toyota Corolla Cross model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Toyota Corolla Cross — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | 4 recalls | — | |
| 2022 Corolla Cross | 2 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Corolla Cross?
By owner-complaint volume, 2023, 2022, 2024 drew the most reports. 2025, 2026, 2024 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Corolla Cross have?
13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2022–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the Corolla Cross get?
Up to 42 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Corolla Cross last?
A well-maintained Corolla Cross typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Corolla Cross reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Corolla Cross is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Toyota Corolla Cross warranty?
New Toyota models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Toyota dealer.
Where is the Toyota Corolla Cross made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Corolla Cross's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Toyota may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Corolla Cross have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.