2025 Toyota Corolla problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Corolla, most often about brakes. There are 0 recalls for this model year.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 31 complaints (26%).
- Airbags (6) and driver assistance & safety tech (6) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 8,000 mi.
- Owners reported 10 crashes, 1 fire and 7 injuries.
- It ranks 16th of 22 Toyota Corolla model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 52% fewer complaints than the 2024 model year (64).
2025 Toyota Corolla problems by category
- Brakes · 6 crashes8 complaints
- Other / Unknown7 complaints
- Airbags · 6 crashes6 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 3 crashes6 complaints
- Wheels & Tires5 complaints
- Electrical System · 1 crash4 complaints
- Steering · 1 crash3 complaints
- Engine2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash2 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain2 complaints
- Body & Structure · 1 crash1 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion1 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts1 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers · 1 crash1 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 |
| Service brakes | 6 |
| Air bags | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2025 Toyota Corolla recalls (0)
No recalls on file.
Recent 2025 Toyota Corolla complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Aug 24, 2026DEFireElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
I pulled into XXX drive way at 6:53pm XXX. By 7:12 pm we were on the phone with 911. My car alarm when off. I went over to my car. It was smoking had a bad smell it smelt like it was about to explode. It wouldn’t let me unlock the car. Finally after 5 minutes it finally unlocked there is literal flames on the driver side dash and floor board. We used a fire extinguisher it was still smoking so we put water on it. When the fire department finally showed up the dash was still…
NHTSA complaint #11759279 · source - Filed Aug 24, 20268,000 miNYWheels & Tires
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport 5000, Tire Size: 225/40/R18, DOT Number: 1EUT74MBR5024. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from each tire, and the tires were slick while driving in inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to uneven wear. The vehicle was not…
NHTSA complaint #11759227 · source - Filed Jul 27, 2026MACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBody & Structure
I was broadsided at the front end of the drivers side on Saturday 07/25/2026 by a wayward vehicle drifting into my lane. After the crash, the airbags deployed and then I could not open the driver seat door. Three other passer-bys who kindly stopped to check on me could not open the door from outside either. Finally, after being stuck for at least 10 minutes in the car, the police arrived, who somehow managed to open the door and let me out. This is a serious safety hazard;…
NHTSA complaint #11753117 · source - Filed Jul 25, 2026FLCrash2 injuredAirbagsBrakesVisibility & Wipers
It was heavy rain traffic came and when I slowed down the anti lock breaks effected me from stopping fast enough and were made me just slid into back off vehicle in front off me giving me injury's to my kneck due to the air bags did NOT deploy.
NHTSA complaint #11752771 · source - Filed Jun 29, 202628,000 miPATowedWheels & Tires
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport, Tire Size; 225/40/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 50–60 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear driver's and passenger’s side tires were cupping. The contact stated that the tires were original equipment. The…
NHTSA complaint #11747184 · source - Filed Jun 19, 2026ALCrashBrakes
I performed a search on Google for any corolla's braking problem and found an incident "EXACTLY" like my daughter experienced! Here is the link to it on Reddit - Terrifying brake failure on my new 2025 Corolla Hybrid – Pedal went to the floor with zero warning! [XXX] BELOW IS THE VERBIAGE FROM TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SENT BACK TO ME 06/19/2026: Thank you for contacting our Brand Engagement Center regarding the incident that occurred on [XXX], and was reported to us on May…
NHTSA complaint #11745303 · source - Filed Jun 17, 2026TXOther / Unknown
The glass on the instrument panel has an extreme glare in the sun. I have tinted all my windows including the windshield, but the issue persists. The hood on the instrument panel needs to be longer or the glass needs to be non glare. There is nothing on the market that will fix this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11744746 · source - Filed Apr 26, 2026KSDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
I was driving west bound on I40 with the adaptive cruise control, and lane assist on at 75 MPH. It was around 8:30 PM when I seen the instrument panel flash, just drop for less than half a second, and then come back up but dimmer, like when the headlights come on, except they already were on. At that point all engine noises stopped and the car felt like it was actively braking. I literally lurched forward in my seat. I noticed that the RPM's had dropped to zero and I didn't…
NHTSA complaint #11733816 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. 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