Toyota

Corolla

Compact Cars · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Corolla, Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hybrid and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 262; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 590, about 3.4x this model's typical 175; recalls: 9, about 3x this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Corolla
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	27	158	$2,325	0	0	3 (1 open)	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 175 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	27	145	$2,325	9	590	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 61%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%, STEERING 6%
complaints: 590, about 3.4x this model's typical 175 recalls: 9, about 3x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 34 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	29	132	$2,150	5	445	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 75%, STEERING 4%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%
complaints: 445, about 5.1x this model's typical 87 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	29	132	$2,150	5	201	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 27%, STEERING 15%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%
complaints: 201, about 2.3x this model's typical 87 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 51 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Gas	31.5	132	$1,975	2	267	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 267, about 1.5x this model's typical 175 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 50 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 24 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	4Gas	31	132	$2,000	1	217	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, STRUCTURE 10%
complaints: 217, above this model's typical 175 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 50 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	31	132	$2,000	1	210	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%, SEAT BELTS 8%
complaints: 210, above this model's typical 175 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 56 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	31	132	$2,000	3	186	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 20%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%
complaints: 186, above this model's typical 131 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 44 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 39 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	31	132	$2,000	3	133	2 (1 open)	AIR BAGS 18%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 133, above this model's typical 131 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	31	132	$2,000	5	199	1	POWER TRAIN 19%, ENGINE 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 199, below this model's typical 218 recalls: 5, about 1.7x this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	7Gas, Hybrid	33	169	$1,900	3	301	1	ENGINE 27%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 301, below this model's typical 306 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	7Gas, Hybrid	33	154	$1,900	1	180	1	AIR BAGS 21%, ENGINE 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 180, below this model's typical 306 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	7Gas, Hybrid	33	154	$1,900	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 306 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	7Gas, Hybrid	44	169	$1,400	3	71	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, STEERING 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 71, below this model's typical 306 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	5Gas, Hybrid	35	169	$1,800	2	57	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 57, below this model's typical 218 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	6Gas, Hybrid	35	169	$1,800	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 262 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 27 to 2025: 35

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Corolla to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.