2020 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 312 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Engine (111), Unknown Or Other (79), Power Train (40).
Key takeaways
- 312 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 22 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 111 | 36% |
| Unknown Or Other | 79 | 25% |
| Power Train | 40 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 3% |
| Steering | 8 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-10-09
I am reporting a severe, recurring safety hazard on my 2020 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle suddenly displays 'Drive-Start Control Malfunction' and completely cuts off engine power in motion, leaving the car stranded in active traffic. This happened after accelerating from a STOP sign on a main avenue. This is an inherent...
Power Train,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-10-08
What component or system failed or malfunctioned: complete slave cylinder failure resulting in loss of braking and ability to shift. Luckily I was traveling at a low rate of speed when this happened, but if this happens to anyone on the freeway or while turning against traffic for example they would have no control of...
Electrical System,structure - filed 2026-10-05
I am unable to lock or unlock the driver’s side door of my 2020 Toyota Corolla using the key fob because the door lock actuator is no longer functioning properly. I must manually use the physical key to lock and unlock the driver’s door. I consider this a significant safety concern because the power locking system is n...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.