Model year guide

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 69 on record.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints174
Combined32 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls 4

Steering:column NHTSA Campaign #25V040000 · manufacturer #25TA02/25LA02 · 29/01/2025

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. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the …

Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V864000 · manufacturer #23TA16 · 20/12/2023

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety S…

Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will ne…

Steering:column NHTSA Campaign #23V480000 · manufacturer #23TA08/ 23LA02 · 12/07/2023

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. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate…

Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V384000 · manufacturer #23TB04/23TA04 · 30/05/2023

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG & running costs

Combined32 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,100
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,500
Fuel only$10,500
Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
175.6 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
64.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Curb weight
3,098–3,263 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 106

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 106.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Engine · Feb 2026

Some 2022 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front and/or rear of one or both roof rails.

Bulletin T-SB-0066-24 Rev2 · Structure · Feb 2026

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to p…

Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026

A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Mirai, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia ver…

Bulletin T-SB-0083-25 · Electrical System · Nov 2025

A new head unit software update is available for 2023 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and Mirai vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (earlier than version 2170). This software update includes the following imp…

Bulletin T-SB-0015-24 Rev2 · Electrical System · Sep 2025

Some 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front and/or rear of one or both roof rails.

Bulletin T-SB-0066-24 Rev1 · Structure · Sep 2025

Some 2022 – 2024 model year Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles equipped with a driver seat that has manual (non-power) adjustment controls may exhibit a driver seat base that sinks or gradually lowers. This can occur due to inadvertent contact wit…

Bulletin T-SB-0054-25 · Structure · Aug 2025

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 25TC03 REPROGRAMMING FOR FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA CERTAIN 2023 COROLLA CROSS 2023 COROLLA CROSS HV 2023 Bz4x

Bulletin 25TC03 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jul 2025

Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the followi…

Bulletin T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

Bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COROLLA CROSS FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2020. Adopting the Corolla nameplate, it is positioned as a more practical and larger alternative to the C-HR and is built on the same TNGA-C (GA-C) platform as the C-HR, Lexus UX and E210 series Corolla. By size, the Corolla Cross is positioned between the smaller C-HR and the larger RAV4 in Toyota's global crossover SUV lineup.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross vehicles on record

Other Toyota Corolla Cross model years

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Across all 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, steering.

What is the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross get?

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross has a U.S. EPA estimate of 32 mpg combined (31 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.