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2025 Toyota

Corolla

Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode

Toyota Corolla: best and worst years
2025 Toyota Corolla (photo 1 of 2)
2025 photoTTTNISCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
169
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.79
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1B (3,001 to 4,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
33 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Toyota Safety Sense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • AIR BAGS12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • TIRES10%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 52 total.

Toyota Corolla: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

36 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Dec 22, 2026SUSPENSION25TC10

    TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC10 Rear Suspension Member Reduced Corrosion Resistance CERTAIN 2025 Model Year Corolla

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Aug 15, 2025ENGINET-SB-0059-25

    Some 2020 – 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. This condition will usually go away when the engine’s Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) are above idle. This condition is typically found on vehicles in warm climates/weather. No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are associated with this condition. This condition does not affect the operation of the vehicle.

  • Jun 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0010-24 Rev2

    Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures between 14°F – 41°F: •P030027 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold •P030000 – Random/Multi

  • Jun 17, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25 Rev1

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

  • Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0779-25

    To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

  • and 28 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

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.