2023 Toyota Corolla Cross engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 2, 2026FLEngine

   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 vehicle. This has happened twice.

   NHTSA complaint #11747982 · source
2. Filed May 12, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am reporting Certification Fraud and severe safety violations by Central Florida Toyota. This vehicle was sold as "Toyota Gold Certified" on March 28, 2026, while having an active safety recall (NHTSA 26V203) with no available remedy. Furthermore, a professional inspection revealed a high-voltage hybrid system leak and structural damage (bondo/rust) on engine mounts, indicating a hidden prior collision. The 160-point inspection was falsified to mask these defects. Although…

   NHTSA complaint #11737204 · source
3. Filed Apr 17, 2026NCElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   I was driving on a cold day. When I stopped at a stoplight seeking to make a left turn, the car would not accelerate when I pressed the gas pedal. I looked down and saw the following warning sign "Engine Stopped, Steering Power Low" appear on the dashboard. However, since the car was not in park, it had rolled forward and was close to the being in the nearest lane of oncoming traffic. It was also difficult to steer to avoid creeping closer to oncoming traffic. Although it…

   NHTSA complaint #11731777 · source
4. Filed Sep 20, 2025VIElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Attachments of pictures for complaint number 11688637. [xxx] [xxx] . 2023 toyota corolla cross the scanned pictures shows all the warning lights displayed on my vehicle. A new computer was installed yet it continues to reflect these lights. A new switch assy, hose ventilator, valve asy, oi and computer assembly. Currently the dealer ordered injector set, along with switch, push. Honestly, the problem cannot be found, parts will be ordered continuosly. The danger was when the…

   NHTSA complaint #11688649 · source
5. Filed Sep 20, 2025VIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased a brand-new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross LE on [XXX], in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, selling price, $31, 500.00 Early July 2025, I started the vehicle, and unexpectedly, multiple lights emerged on the dashboard screen per below, Exhibit 1 - Check Engine - Visit your dealer Exhibit 2 -Drive Start Control Malfunction - Visit your dealer Exhibit 3 - Parking Brake Malfunction Exhibit 4 - Secondary Collision - Brake System Malfunction Exhibit 5- Parking System Malfunction…

   NHTSA complaint #11688637 · source
6. Filed Jul 28, 2025ORElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   On [XXX], and again on [XXX], vehicle began beeping while driving on the freeway and flashing the following warning messages: 1) 12-Volt Battery Charging - System Malfunction - Stop in a Safe Place - See Owner's Manual 2) AWD System Malfunction - 2WD Mode Engaged - Visit your Dealer 3) Voltage Abnormality - Steering Power Low - Visit Your Dealer Vehicle shut down and lost power steering while driving on the freeway. My safety was put at risk as I could not easily pull my car…

   NHTSA complaint #11676618 · source
7. Filed Jun 4, 2025FLEngine

   If raining you stop in red light the engine is shut off need to wait about 10 minutes and start again why they no recall this problem that dangerous

   NHTSA complaint #11664769 · source
8. Filed Feb 6, 2025GAEngineSteering

   I was at a red light with my windshield wipers on. I then heard several warning beeps with messages stating "steering power low", battery low, and then the steering locked. I tried to turn the wheel after the last message came up but the steering wheel was locked. I couldn’t accelerate. I had to park the car and turn it off and on again. This has happened twice now and Toyota says it is “fine”.

   NHTSA complaint #11641201 · source
9. Filed Nov 7, 2024GAEngine

   As I stopped at the stoplight the vehicle enter the automatic shut off pause as it should when the brake is firmly pressed. when I released the brake the engine did not restart. instead the following message showed on the vehicle information center in the dash: ENGINE STOPPED, STEERING POWER LOW. then it prompted me to restart the car. I have to put the car in PARK, depress the brake and press my start button to restart the car. This happen in an intersection! This is the…

   NHTSA complaint #11624092 · source
10. Filed Sep 25, 2024AZEngineOther / Unknown

    After the first issues with start stop car would just shut off in the middle of driving, came a new issues In august 2024 When all these lights came on car had been park over night and not driven so it was a fresh start . Warning lights included parking brake system, Drive start control, check engine, vehicle stability control and secondary collision brake system. Corolla cross would not back nor move this time . Took to dealership with no findings or solutions. Again…

    NHTSA complaint #11616474 · source
11. Filed Sep 12, 2024GAElectrical SystemEngineVisibility & Wipers

    While driving in the rain with my windshield wipers on, my car suddenly stopped and the message on the car said “engine stopping, steering slowly” and after that it said “press on brakes slowly, engine stopping , steering slowly” and then it started to cut off. I forcibly put it in park and then the engine came back on and the car started to drive fine. An hour later, I turned my car back on and started driving and my screen went black. I turned the car off and turned it…

    NHTSA complaint #11614344 · source
12. Filed Jun 9, 2024NCBrakesEngineVisibility & Wipers

    Car would not restart after auto stop/start engaged and wipers on. I had to put car in park, turn off the engine then restart. Third time this has happened.

    NHTSA complaint #11593330 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology