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Toyota Corolla Cross VIN Check

NHTSA holds 308 owner complaints on the Toyota Corolla Cross from 178 production runs; the worst run has 8, the typical one 1.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 308 complaints · 178 runs · 2022–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Corolla Cross run is 7MUDAABG4PV (2023 builds) with 8 complaints, 4.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 28% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Corolla Cross model years 2022–2023.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota Corolla Cross has 178 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 9% of every Corolla Cross complaint on file.

FIG.01·Toyota Corolla Cross — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
7MUDAABG4PV••••••20238——
7MUCAAAG6PV••••••20236——
7MUCAABG3PV••••••202351—
7MUAAABG8PV••••••20234——
7MUDAABG9PV••••••20234——
7MUDAABG1PV••••••20234——
7MUDAABG8PV••••••20234——
7MUBAABG8PV••••••20234——
7MUCAABG6PV••••••20234——
7MUDAABG3PV••••••20234——
7MUAAAAG8PV••••••20234——
7MUCAAAG2PV••••••20234——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 166 Corolla Cross runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 90 Corolla Cross VINs so far, most often 2026, 2023, 2025 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Toyota Corolla Cross — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20261.42115—
20251.121191
20241.844256
20232.1175826
20221.347376
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2023 at 2.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 28% of everything Toyota Corolla Cross owners report: Engine, 126 of 308 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Toyota Corolla Cross — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine126—2
Electrical System943—
Unknown Or Other6021
Steering562—
Visibility/wiper33——
Power Train31—1
Exterior Lighting261—
Service Brakes265—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Toyota Corolla Cross; the 4 below cover build years 2022 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Toyota Corolla Cross — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
23V384000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2022–2023
23V864000Air Bags:frontal2022–2023
23V480000Steering:column2023
25V040000Steering:column2023
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

23V384000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2022: 1 year on the road before the recall.

The Corolla Cross against its rivals

The Corolla Cross draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Mazda CX-5 2.7, the Subaru Crosstrek 1.8 and the Buick Envision 1.4.

FIG.05·Toyota Corolla Cross VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Toyota Corolla Cross3081781.76.2%
Mazda CX-52,1077722.75%
Subaru Crosstrek1,1306371.85.1%
Buick Envision2381691.43.4%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 308 reports on the Toyota Corolla Cross, 6.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Toyota Corolla Cross — complaint severity
OutcomeToyota Corolla CrossAll vehicles
Complaints filed3081,115,966
Involved a crash19 (6.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (0.6%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported2358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota Corolla Cross share of that is 308 complaints over 178 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Toyota Corolla Cross
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy42 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems288 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices249 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2022–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Toyota Corolla Cross VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 308 NHTSA complaints from 178 Corolla Cross runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Corolla Cross production run has the most complaints?

7MUDAABG4PV, a 2023 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Corolla Cross run has 1.7.

Which Corolla Cross years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2023 is heaviest at 2.1 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.1.

Does the Corolla Cross get more complaints than the Mazda CX-5?

No: 1.7 complaints per production run for the Corolla Cross against 2.7 for the Mazda CX-5.

How many Corolla Cross complaints involve a crash?

6.2% of 308 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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