2023 Toyota Corolla Cross HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-040 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance10
Service brakes10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

29%repaired · 2026 Q3

Warnings: external/pedestrian alert

New

Recall 26V-203 · Mar 31, 2026 · 73,528 vehicles · 21,490 repaired

Risk. Insufficient pedestrian warning sounds may fail to alert pedestrians of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2026 Q3

Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 25V-040 · Jan 29, 2025 · 1,716 vehicles · 1,405 repaired

Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, electric: software/programming

Recall 24V-708 · Sep 20, 2024 · 145,383 vehicles · 134,319 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2026 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 24V-548 · Jul 23, 2024 · 33,848 vehicles · 33,514 repaired

Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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90%repaired · 2025 Q2

Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette

Recall 23V-480 · Jul 12, 2023 · 152,927 vehicles · 138,062 repaired

Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Corolla Cross Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla Cross Hybrid median. How we score

'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid safety ratings

2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Corolla Cross Hybrid owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Exiting freeway and decelerating from 65mph speed to come to a stop, the exit veers the to left and slightly uphill. At around the speed of 35 mph the car brake began to actually give resistance and I could feel it actually start applying pressure back onto my foot as if deliberately trying to…
Complaint 11616447 · Sep 25, 2024

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