Model year guide

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 128 on record.

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints20
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined32 mpg

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

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls 1

Back Over Prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian Alert NHTSA Campaign #26V203000 · manufacturer #26TB08 / 26TA08 · NHTSA lists this under Corolla Cross Hybrid · 31/03/2026

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. The vehicles may fail to make sufficient pedestrian warning sounds when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Fix: Dealers will update the software for the pedestrian warning sounds, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB08 and 26TA08.

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.

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross safety ratings

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

Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 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 2025 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
3,098–3,329 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 41

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 41.

Customer states MIL ON (P04602A) and fuel gauge indicating incorrect fuel level, showing that there is more/less fuel in the vehicle.

Bulletin T-TT-0808-26 · Fuel/propulsion System · Aug 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

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 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

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…

Bulletin T-TT-0779-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…

Bulletin T-TT-0779-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025

Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulle…

Bulletin T-SB-0021-25 · Engine · Feb 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.

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vehicles on record

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2025 Toyota Corolla Cross — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 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 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, power train, service brakes.

What is the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross get?

The 2025 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.