repaired · 2026 Q3
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 Toyota Corolla CrossProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 177 owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 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 October 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross has problems
177 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
104Engine
70Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
44Steering1 crash/fire/injury
26Visibility/wiper
15Exterior lighting
11Service brakes
11Power train
10Air bags
10Forward collision avoidance
2513 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 70 | 3 |
| Steering | 44 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 25 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross safety ratings
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Corolla Cross owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross LE, the engine unexpectedly shut off while I was stopped at a red light during heavy rain with the windshield wipers operating. A warning message appeared on the dashboard indicating that the engine had shut off and instructing me to press the brake…
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Mileage: Approximately 45,000 miles Relevant Toyota Bulletin: T-SB-0020-23 Rev1 Description of Safety Concern: My 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross experienced a serious safety-related malfunction involving the automatic engine Stop and Start system. While stopped in…
While stopped at a red light, the auto stop/start system shut the engine off and it failed to restart automatically. The dashboard showed "Low Power Steering" and "Engine Stopped - Press Brake Firmly to Restart." Pressing the brake did not work. I had to shift to Park and manually restart the…
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