Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2.0× | 2 | Headlight | Few |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 2 | Electrical | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Corolla Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Toyota Corolla Hybrid problems
Latest Toyota Corolla Hybrid recalls
Steering
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Solenoid/actuator
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.
Remedy: Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024.
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
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.
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.
Service brakes
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Toyota Corolla Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (2) and lights (1). Electrical complaints peak in the 2020 model year.
How many recalls has the Toyota Corolla Hybrid had?
4 recalls across 2020–2024. The model year with the most is 2020. See all Toyota Corolla Hybrid 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.