2025 Toyota Corolla
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 720 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 853 |
| 2006 | 839 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 1459 |
| 2010 | 1244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 445 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 268 |
| 2015 | 219 |
| 2016 | 214 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 201 |
| 2020 | 304 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 15 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
26% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
It was heavy rain traffic came and when I slowed down the anti lock breaks effected me from stopping fast enough and were made me just slid into back off vehicle in front off me giving me injury's to my kneck due to the air bags did NOT deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260725
Also filed under AIR BAGS and VISIBILITY/WIPER
19% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact's daughter owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at 60 MPH and switching lanes, the driver noticed a stopped truck on the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241122
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
19% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
13% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY13% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Corolla have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.