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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

HybridGas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA27

Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA42 mpg

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD, is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 27 complaints, most often about the hybrid propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	46	39	42	$1,500
Corolla Cross	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	31	33	32	$1,950
Corolla Cross AWD	Gas	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	29	31	30	$2,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49870, 49846, 49869.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Hybrid Propulsion System

25TB15 / 25TA15

55,405 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.RiskIncomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TB15/25TA15.

NHTSA campaign 25V869000reported Dec 16, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

27complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 1 · 2026: 26

Most-cited components

Hybrid Propulsion System8

Unspecified6

Power Train5

Electrical System3

Structure3

Service Brakes3

What owners describe

“2nd incident. As I was driving on the highway, approaching an exit on my righthand side. I kept following the straight path in my lane, the lane assit of my vehicle assumed I was exiting my lane and jerked the steering wheel from my hands. My car dangerously veered into the lefthand lane.”Jul 22, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

“Pooling of water on passenger side of vehicle. Drain tube clogged HVAC under 2300 miles. They stated it was because I ran through a mud puddle and denied the warranty and will not cover the interior of the vehicle. The interior is moldy from the water exposure, and the electrical system has been compromised. I cannot u…”Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the m…”Jul 9, 2026 · Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV FWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Corolla Cross model years

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

1 recalls · 19 complaints

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

3 recalls · 48 complaints

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

7 recalls · 176 complaints

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross

2 recalls · 46 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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