FaultScore

FaultScore report

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross problems

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross with NHTSA between 2025 and 2026. The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion. Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 5 worst.

A

FaultScore 11/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

How this is worked out

The numbers

38

Complaints

0

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 17 vs 50 Severity 0 vs 50 Early failure not reported
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 17
Against the median year of the Toyota Corolla Cross. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.

How 2026 compares with every other Toyota Corolla Cross

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Fuel & Propulsion 8 21.1%

Median failure at 1,239 miles

Other & Unspecified 5 13.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain 5 13.2%

Median failure at 4,100 miles

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 3 7.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 3 7.9%
Brakes 3 7.9%
Electrical System 3 7.9%
Lights 2 5.3%
Body & Structure 2 5.3%
Steering 2 5.3%
Suspension 1 2.6%
Engine & Cooling 1 2.6%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Dec 2025 peak 11 Aug 2026

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Ponte Vedra, FL

SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN ALL THE LIGHTS AND BEEPS BECOME ON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR

NHTSA complaint #11758944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,679 miles Wilton Manors, FL

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the inverter and determined that the inverter needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,679.

NHTSA complaint #11756897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sherwood, OR

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11755023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bellflower, CA

STEERING

2nd incident. As I was driving on the highway, approaching an exit on my righthand side. I kept following the straight path in my lane, the lane assit of my vehicle assumed I was exiting my lane and jerked the steering wheel from my hands. My car dangerously veered into the lefthand lane.

NHTSA complaint #11752224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bellflower, CA

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

2nd incident. As I was driving on the highway, approaching an exit on my righthand side. I kept following the straight path in my lane, the lane assit of my vehicle assumed I was exiting my lane and jerked the steering wheel from my hands. My car dangerously veered into the lefthand lane.

NHTSA complaint #11752224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bandera, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Pooling of water on passenger side of vehicle. Drain tube clogged HVAC under 2300 miles. They stated it was because I ran through a mud puddle and denied the warranty and will not cover the interior of the vehicle. The interior is moldy from the water exposure, and the electrical system has been compromised. I cannot use the vehicle as the mold poses an immediate environmental safety concern for my family to include by 1 year old child.

NHTSA complaint #11749927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bandera, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Pooling of water on passenger side of vehicle. Drain tube clogged HVAC under 2300 miles. They stated it was because I ran through a mud puddle and denied the warranty and will not cover the interior of the vehicle. The interior is moldy from the water exposure, and the electrical system has been compromised. I cannot use the vehicle as the mold poses an immediate environmental safety concern for my family to include by 1 year old child.

NHTSA complaint #11749927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Eden Prairie, MN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was driving on my way into work on highway 169 Northbound going 65 mph in the left lane with nobody in the front of me, and nobody to the right of me, and head a loud popping noise, turns out that my windshield cracked. It started as a 6"-8" crack, and then it grew across the entire windshield over a couple of days. The crack is on the inside of the car, not on the outside, which means that it does not have an impact point on it. A crack to suddenly appear with a loud pop is a stress fracture. To have a windshield spontaneously crack while driving is extremely concerning. I brought the car into Burnsville Toyota Service Center, who denied warranty work when the car never moved from the spot, as confirmed with my Toyota App as it updates when the car was last moved. I argued with them by showing photos, pointing out that the crack was on the inside of the windshield, and spoke with the Toyota Customer Service Line, who told me to try a different dealership. When I brought my car to Bloomington Toyota, they said that they would not do anything as they "didn't have any skin in the game since I didn't buy it from them." Ultimately, I had my windshield replaced by Safelite, who confirmed with three separate techs that the windshield cracked on the inside, and did not have an impact point. Furthermore, my fiance stopped by Burnsville Toyota, and they tried to claim that they brought my car to a nearby LaMettry's to confirm it had an impact point, none of which was communicated to me in the several emails I sent, but my car also never moved from the parking spot in the two weeks it was at their service center. I also have an account with the Burnsville LaMettry's, who also do not have records of that happening.

NHTSA complaint #11748624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Eden Prairie, MN

VISIBILITY/WIPER

I was driving on my way into work on highway 169 Northbound going 65 mph in the left lane with nobody in the front of me, and nobody to the right of me, and head a loud popping noise, turns out that my windshield cracked. It started as a 6"-8" crack, and then it grew across the entire windshield over a couple of days. The crack is on the inside of the car, not on the outside, which means that it does not have an impact point on it. A crack to suddenly appear with a loud pop is a stress fracture. To have a windshield spontaneously crack while driving is extremely concerning. I brought the car into Burnsville Toyota Service Center, who denied warranty work when the car never moved from the spot, as confirmed with my Toyota App as it updates when the car was last moved. I argued with them by showing photos, pointing out that the crack was on the inside of the windshield, and spoke with the Toyota Customer Service Line, who told me to try a different dealership. When I brought my car to Bloomington Toyota, they said that they would not do anything as they "didn't have any skin in the game since I didn't buy it from them." Ultimately, I had my windshield replaced by Safelite, who confirmed with three separate techs that the windshield cracked on the inside, and did not have an impact point. Furthermore, my fiance stopped by Burnsville Toyota, and they tried to claim that they brought my car to a nearby LaMettry's to confirm it had an impact point, none of which was communicated to me in the several emails I sent, but my car also never moved from the parking spot in the two weeks it was at their service center. I also have an account with the Burnsville LaMettry's, who also do not have records of that happening.

NHTSA complaint #11748624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dennis, MA

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11747392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rockledge, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

UNKNOWN. There’s been chatter going around with the L and LE trim line of the Corolla Cross having bad lighting at night. I’ve been told by multiple people to “turn on my lights” meaning my tail end of the car has only two small red LED lights and license plate lights. the 3rd break light only comes on to break then off. there are no other lights in the back. In the rain a few weeks ago I saw other cars pull far back from myself due to they could barely see me on the road.

NHTSA complaint #11746877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, DC

POWER TRAIN

My vehicle is subject to Toyota Safety Recall 25TA15 (NHTSA Recall 25V869) involving a loose inverter bolt. Toyota dealership has retained possession of my vehicle since February 23, 2026. As of June 22, 2026, the vehicle has been out of service for more than 120 days. Toyota has failed to provide a repair date, repair timeline, or meaningful resolution despite multiple contacts, a certified mail notice, and attorney involvement. Toyota Case Number: 260323003356.

NHTSA complaint #11745547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, DC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My vehicle is subject to Toyota Safety Recall 25TA15 (NHTSA Recall 25V869) involving a loose inverter bolt. Toyota dealership has retained possession of my vehicle since February 23, 2026. As of June 22, 2026, the vehicle has been out of service for more than 120 days. Toyota has failed to provide a repair date, repair timeline, or meaningful resolution despite multiple contacts, a certified mail notice, and attorney involvement. Toyota Case Number: 260323003356.

NHTSA complaint #11745547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My vehicle is subject to Toyota Safety Recall 25TA15 (NHTSA Recall 25V869) involving a loose inverter bolt. Toyota dealership has retained possession of my vehicle since February 23, 2026. As of June 22, 2026, the vehicle has been out of service for more than 120 days. Toyota has failed to provide a repair date, repair timeline, or meaningful resolution despite multiple contacts, a certified mail notice, and attorney involvement. Toyota Case Number: 260323003356.

NHTSA complaint #11745547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cocoa, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The tail lights on the Toyota Corolla Cross LE 2026 are not as bright as one would think they should be. I've been informed of this by a few passerbys and other drivers. The tail lights on the Cross are very dim and there only two. Very hard to see on a late night. Been told by other Cross drivers of this issue as well, and believe Toyota should make them tighter for the evening hours.

NHTSA complaint #11745136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 4,100 miles Wilder, VT

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving up an incline and while driving on a flat road surface. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 4,100.

NHTSA complaint #11742251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fullerton, CA

POWER TRAIN

on the freeway after around 10 miles a vibration starts at 70mph and up to 80mph, it gets worse, its from the rear, you can feel it in the steering, through the floor, and seat, over 80 the whole car is one constant resonating vibration, tires have been replaced and conformed ok. Toyota are not doing anything to resolve the issue, and will not drive it as I request, and will not invite me to drive along with them.

NHTSA complaint #11737682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I own a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE with very low mileage. The windshield cracked unexpectedly and Toyota replaced the windshield under manufacturer warranty on February 9, 2026. Shortly after the replacement, the windshield cracked again. The vehicle currently has only a few thousand miles (3315 mileage) I am concerned there may be a defect involving the windshield, vehicle structure, frame stress, or windshield installation. The issue has now happened more than once on a nearly new vehicle. The repeated windshield cracking creates a safety concern because it affects visibility and could compromise driver safety while operating the vehicle. Toyota has escalated my case internally for further review. The windshield and repair history are available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA complaint #11736631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

STRUCTURE:BODY

I own a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE with very low mileage. The windshield cracked unexpectedly and Toyota replaced the windshield under manufacturer warranty on February 9, 2026. Shortly after the replacement, the windshield cracked again. The vehicle currently has only a few thousand miles (3315 mileage) I am concerned there may be a defect involving the windshield, vehicle structure, frame stress, or windshield installation. The issue has now happened more than once on a nearly new vehicle. The repeated windshield cracking creates a safety concern because it affects visibility and could compromise driver safety while operating the vehicle. Toyota has escalated my case internally for further review. The windshield and repair history are available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA complaint #11736631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Miami, FL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

I own a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE with very low mileage. The windshield cracked unexpectedly and Toyota replaced the windshield under manufacturer warranty on February 9, 2026. Shortly after the replacement, the windshield cracked again. The vehicle currently has only a few thousand miles (3315 mileage) I am concerned there may be a defect involving the windshield, vehicle structure, frame stress, or windshield installation. The issue has now happened more than once on a nearly new vehicle. The repeated windshield cracking creates a safety concern because it affects visibility and could compromise driver safety while operating the vehicle. Toyota has escalated my case internally for further review. The windshield and repair history are available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA complaint #11736631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenix, AZ

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The Arizona Office of Attorney General was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11734751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gurabo, PR

SERVICE BRAKES

I purchase the unit Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Licence XXX on Calesa Motors Caguas Pu [XXX] March 14, 2026. Serie # XXX Model 6380 Gray color. Toyota Financial Services Contract # XXX. On April 14, 2026 the unit went without brakes. I was going to take my daughter [XXX] to her work with my w [XXX] he Unit Toyota Corolla Cr [XXX] I turn it on put it on drive an the unit go along straight to my neighbor home. It doesn't stop. The unit can not be change to parking mode or neutral mode. An in the Dash it show all kind of message, ( System Malfunction Brakes) (Collision-Contact Dealer) (AntilockBrake SystemMalfunction)(Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction) Visit Your Dealer). Contact Dealer. I made a police station Notification # XXX. The next day the unit was pickup by a tower car an send to the Toyota Calesa Motors Dealer they asign Job order XXX. An after 6 hours waiting the mecanic Mr. [XXX] tell me that a brake cable was broking and that was the reason the unit [XXX] ithout brakes. The Unit has only 1498 milles. I purchase 3 week ago brand new. Them tell me they can repair it. But I toll Toyota Mecanic that I don't want that unit. I also went to DACO OFFICE in Puerto Rico and report the incident. They asign me a case # XXX against Calesa [XXX] , HNC CALESA TOYOTA, TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC TOYOTA DE PUERTO RICO. The unit is at the Dealer I Don't want it. Thanks! GOD nothing happens to my family, neigbhor. The unit don't crash. Is like new with also all the plastic on their seat. Only run XXX. The Unit Total cost is $ 52,730.16. I also wrote and call Toyota Services Center and visit Toyota main office in Puerto Rico, I wrote a letter to Toyota Chairman Mr. Aika Toyota. With respect, care, love a [XXX] Mr. [XXX] Puerto Rico Phone: [XXX] [XXX [XXX] ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED [XXX] [XXX] XX] )(6 [XXX] RMATIO [XXX] TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11734593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gurabo, PR

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

I purchase the unit Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Licence XXX on Calesa Motors Caguas Pu [XXX] March 14, 2026. Serie # XXX Model 6380 Gray color. Toyota Financial Services Contract # XXX. On April 14, 2026 the unit went without brakes. I was going to take my daughter [XXX] to her work with my w [XXX] he Unit Toyota Corolla Cr [XXX] I turn it on put it on drive an the unit go along straight to my neighbor home. It doesn't stop. The unit can not be change to parking mode or neutral mode. An in the Dash it show all kind of message, ( System Malfunction Brakes) (Collision-Contact Dealer) (AntilockBrake SystemMalfunction)(Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction) Visit Your Dealer). Contact Dealer. I made a police station Notification # XXX. The next day the unit was pickup by a tower car an send to the Toyota Calesa Motors Dealer they asign Job order XXX. An after 6 hours waiting the mecanic Mr. [XXX] tell me that a brake cable was broking and that was the reason the unit [XXX] ithout brakes. The Unit has only 1498 milles. I purchase 3 week ago brand new. Them tell me they can repair it. But I toll Toyota Mecanic that I don't want that unit. I also went to DACO OFFICE in Puerto Rico and report the incident. They asign me a case # XXX against Calesa [XXX] , HNC CALESA TOYOTA, TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC TOYOTA DE PUERTO RICO. The unit is at the Dealer I Don't want it. Thanks! GOD nothing happens to my family, neigbhor. The unit don't crash. Is like new with also all the plastic on their seat. Only run XXX. The Unit Total cost is $ 52,730.16. I also wrote and call Toyota Services Center and visit Toyota main office in Puerto Rico, I wrote a letter to Toyota Chairman Mr. Aika Toyota. With respect, care, love a [XXX] Mr. [XXX] Puerto Rico Phone: [XXX] [XXX [XXX] ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED [XXX] [XXX] XX] )(6 [XXX] RMATIO [XXX] TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11734593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gurabo, PR

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

I purchase the unit Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Licence XXX on Calesa Motors Caguas Pu [XXX] March 14, 2026. Serie # XXX Model 6380 Gray color. Toyota Financial Services Contract # XXX. On April 14, 2026 the unit went without brakes. I was going to take my daughter [XXX] to her work with my w [XXX] he Unit Toyota Corolla Cr [XXX] I turn it on put it on drive an the unit go along straight to my neighbor home. It doesn't stop. The unit can not be change to parking mode or neutral mode. An in the Dash it show all kind of message, ( System Malfunction Brakes) (Collision-Contact Dealer) (AntilockBrake SystemMalfunction)(Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction) Visit Your Dealer). Contact Dealer. I made a police station Notification # XXX. The next day the unit was pickup by a tower car an send to the Toyota Calesa Motors Dealer they asign Job order XXX. An after 6 hours waiting the mecanic Mr. [XXX] tell me that a brake cable was broking and that was the reason the unit [XXX] ithout brakes. The Unit has only 1498 milles. I purchase 3 week ago brand new. Them tell me they can repair it. But I toll Toyota Mecanic that I don't want that unit. I also went to DACO OFFICE in Puerto Rico and report the incident. They asign me a case # XXX against Calesa [XXX] , HNC CALESA TOYOTA, TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC TOYOTA DE PUERTO RICO. The unit is at the Dealer I Don't want it. Thanks! GOD nothing happens to my family, neigbhor. The unit don't crash. Is like new with also all the plastic on their seat. Only run XXX. The Unit Total cost is $ 52,730.16. I also wrote and call Toyota Services Center and visit Toyota main office in Puerto Rico, I wrote a letter to Toyota Chairman Mr. Aika Toyota. With respect, care, love a [XXX] Mr. [XXX] Puerto Rico Phone: [XXX] [XXX [XXX] ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED [XXX] [XXX] XX] )(6 [XXX] RMATIO [XXX] TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11734593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 800 miles Atlanta, GA

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V869000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). While driving approximately 10 MPH out of a driveway, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer; however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The dealer was notified of the active recall and took possession of the vehicle, and provided the contact with a loaner. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

NHTSA complaint #11733604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.