2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 18 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
59% of complaints: engine — 102 distinct reports on file.
39% of complaints: electrical system — 67 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
On March 9th 2023 I was stopped at a red light in my brand new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE that I had for only 13 days (it had 420 miles on it). It was raining and I had my wipers on.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230425
25% of complaints: steering — 44 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
On March 9th 2023 I was stopped at a red light in my brand new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE that I had for only 13 days (it had 420 miles on it). It was raining and I had my wipers on.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230425
14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 25 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 13 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V384000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V480000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V864000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 25V040000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (102 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (67 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (44 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V384000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V480000 (air bags, steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V864000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V040000 (air bags, steering) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.