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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 4.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
173Complaints
4Recalls
6Crashes
0Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (59% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Engine complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine102 · 59%not available
Electrical System67 · 38.7%RecalledRecall 23V384000
Steering44 · 25.4%RecalledRecall 23V480000 · Recall 25V040000
Visibility/wiper25 · 14.5%not available
Exterior Lighting13 · 7.5%not available
Service Brakes11 · 6.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE102 · 59%
STEERING44 · 25.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER25 · 14.5%
Unspecified / other23 · 13.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING13 · 7.5%
SERVICE BRAKES11 · 6.4%
POWER TRAIN11 · 6.4%
AIR BAGS10 · 5.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 173 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 23V384000 · 2023 · reported 05/30/2023

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 23V480000 · 2023 · reported 07/12/2023

A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V864000 · 2023 · reported 12/20/2023

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 25V040000 · 2025 · reported 01/29/2025

A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“While driving home, it was raining and had wipers going. I'd never driven in the rain yet since purchasing. I was at a stop light…”NHTSA complaint 11522754 — filed 05/18/2023 · ENGINE
“* What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Likely Start/Stop feature (the feature that turns off the…”NHTSA complaint 11522338 — filed 05/16/2023 · ENGINE
“My engine has shut off 4 times while I am stopped at a red light. Every singe time I have taken it to the dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11521030 — filed 05/08/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 102 of 173 NHTSA complaints (59%), followed by electrical system (67), steering (44), visibility/wiper (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have?

173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V384000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.