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US recalls (2)
Exterior lighting: headlights
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Incorrectly aimed headlights can reduce driver visibility or create a glare for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front headlight assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA05.
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Toyota 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Incomplete 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
High voltage
2025-12-16 · campaign 2025-693
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a bolt in the inverter assembly for the hybrid system may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the vehicle could enter a reduced power mode or lose power to the wheels. Additionally, if the bolt becomes loose in the inverter assembly and the ignition is on, it could cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the hybrid inverter assembly bolt. The dealer will tighten the bolt or, if necessary, replace the inverter assembly.
Owner complaints (27)
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross (1 injuries reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 46).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 6 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Corolla 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 31 | 38 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Corolla Cross 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Corolla Cross AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 46 | 39 | 42 | $1,600 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.