Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Corolla. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗OCS Sensors May Short Circuit
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
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Owner complaints (307)
307 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 307 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 109 | 35.5% |
| Unknown or other | 79 | 25.7% |
| Power train | 39 | 12.7% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 10.1% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 7.5% |
| Air bags | 17 | 5.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 5.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 11 | 3.6% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2.6% |
How 2020 compares with other Corolla years
Best and worst Corolla years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 214 | 1 |
| 2017 | 178 | 3 |
| 2018 | 134 | 3 |
| 2019 | 203 | 5 |
| 2020 | 307 | 3 |
| 2021 | 185 | 1 |
| 2022 | 101 | 0 |
| 2023 | 73 | 3 |
| 2024 | 63 | 2 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 52 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 170 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 52 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 / 52 / 52 | $1,300 | 170 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S10 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 | 250 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S10 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 | 257 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S10 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 38 / 34 | $1,950 | 265 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 | 267 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 39 / 33 | $2,050 | 266 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S10 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 | 266 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 36 / 32 | $2,100 | 277 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | $2,100 | 274 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 | 280 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Toyota Corolla FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V865000 (air bag), 20V682000 (fuel pump), 19V877000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners filed 307 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (109), Unknown or other (79), Power train (39) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA rates the 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 53 city, 52 highway and 52 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2020 Toyota Corolla get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2020 Corolla compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Toyota Corolla model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (134) and the 2020 the most (307). The 2020 drew 307. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.