Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 2.7× | — | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2025 | 21 | −32% | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2024 | 45 | −54% | — | Electrical | Good |
| 2023 | 176 | — | 4 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2022 | 47 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Corolla Cross year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota Corolla Cross problems
Latest Toyota Corolla Cross recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota Corolla Cross should you avoid?
None of the Toyota Corolla Cross years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Toyota Corolla Cross?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other Corolla Cross years at the same age, followed by 2025. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Toyota Corolla Cross problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (130), electrical system (95) and steering (57). Engine complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota Corolla Cross had?
4 recalls across 2022–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Toyota Corolla Cross recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.