Toyota

Corolla XSE

Compact Cars · model years 2019 to 2025

Includes Corolla Hatchback XSE and Corolla XSE as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 71; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2019. complaints: 199, about 2.8x this model's typical 71; recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Corolla XSE
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2019	1Gas	33	169	$1,900	5	199	1	POWER TRAIN 19%, ENGINE 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 199, about 2.8x this model's typical 71 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 15 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	33.5	169	$1,875	3	301	1	ENGINE 27%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 301, about 2.1x this model's typical 142 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 Score: 1 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	33.5	no data	$1,875	1	180	1	AIR BAGS 21%, ENGINE 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 180, above this model's typical 142 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 Score: 57 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	33.5	no data	$1,875	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 142 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	33	169	$1,900	3	71	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, STEERING 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 71, in line with this model's typical 71 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	33	no data	$1,900	2	57	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 57, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 49 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	33	no data	$1,900	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 71 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2019: 33 to 2025: 33

Owner complaints2019: 199 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Corolla XSE 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.