Model year guide

2026 Toyota Corolla

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Toyota Corolla is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 83 on record.

2026 Toyota Corolla — representative photo
Representative photo

2026 Toyota Corolla at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined34 mpg

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

2026 Toyota Corolla recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #26V110000 · manufacturer #26TA05 · 25/02/2026

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."

Fix: 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.

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.

2026 Toyota Corolla MPG & running costs

Combined34 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway38 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,950
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,250 less

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2026 Toyota Corolla costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$9,750
Fuel only$9,750
Per mile$0.13

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
172.4–182.7 in
Width
69.3–72.0 in
Height
55.9–64.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9–106.3 in
Curb weight
2,954–3,329 lb
Front track
59.8–64.6 in
Rear track
59.8–64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 Toyota Corolla — ranges cover the 10 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation since 1966. Since 1997, the Corolla has remained the best-selling automobile nameplate of all time, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021, and has sold over 54 million units as of early 2026.

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

2026 Toyota Corolla vehicles on record

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2026 Toyota Corolla — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Corolla have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Toyota Corolla. 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 gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Corolla get?

The 2026 Toyota Corolla has a U.S. EPA estimate of 34 mpg combined (31 city / 38 highway).

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