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US recalls (1)
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.
Owner complaints (18)
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Corolla (6 crashes, 4 injuries reported). Among 51 model years of this model, it ranks #39 for the most complaints (median 133).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota Corolla.
| 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★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | – | 5★ | – | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD | – | 5★ | – | 4★ |
| 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR N/A FWD | – | 5★ | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota Corolla version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Corolla 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 31 | 38 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Corolla (1-mode TM) 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 32 | 41 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Corolla (3-mode TM) 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 40 | 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 |
| Corolla Hatchback 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 32 | 41 | 35 | $1,900 |
| Corolla Hatchback FX 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Corolla Hatchback XSE 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S10) | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Corolla Hybrid 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,350 |
| Corolla Hybrid AWD 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 51 | 44 | 48 | $1,400 |
| Corolla Hybrid SE 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 50 | 43 | 47 | $1,450 |
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