Toyota Corolla Cross Complaints

302 consumer complaints on file.

#11745547June 22, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11745136June 18, 2026
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11743247June 10, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Gauge Cluster Glare during the day. Reflection from the steering columns makes the gauge cluster completely obstructed. Known issue, many complaints across all the Corolla Cross groups. This is effecting Vehicles from 2023 models to current.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11742251June 5, 2026
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737682May 13, 2026
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737204May 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 the contract was eventually unwound, this vehicle was sold in a lethal condition, violating federal safety standards.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736631May 8, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER, 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735499May 4, 2026
TIRES:TREAD/BELT, TIRES:VALVE
There was no warning lamp, my tire got bursted in the middle of highway
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735140May 1, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While driving at highway speeds 65mph in HOV lane (wall was to driver side), the back driver side window exploded. There was no external objects on the road that could explain the damage. No scratches or other body damage to suggest something was kicked up or impacted it. The window spontaneously exploded sending shards of glass inside the back of the vehicle. Upon inspection of the back inside of the vehicle there is no foreign objects to explain the explosion. The windows were not down or cracked, temperature outside was 83F with no winds or other weather. This is a hazard especially to back passengers and god forbid drivers. Please take this account to make Toyota fix this issue, it’s unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734751April 30, 2026
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734593April 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, 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)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733797April 25, 2026
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Driver side knee bolster airbag did not inflate correctly resulting in impact of lower leg to airbag hatch door and under dash area. Driver and passenger seatbelts flung open during accident. Driver hit top of thigh against steering wheel. No safety recalls per VIN search. No warning lamps, messages, or symptoms proof to accident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11733604April 24, 2026
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733329April 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Vehicle: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross (gas‑powered, non‑hybrid) System/Component: Electrical System → Start/Stop System → Driver Information Display Issue Type: Design Defect / Driver Distraction I am reporting a recurring issue with my 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross (gas‑powered, not a hybrid). The vehicle frequently displays a “Battery Charging” message on the dashboard whenever I come to a stop at traffic lights or stop signs. This message appears even when the vehicle is operating normally and there is no actual charging system problem. According to Toyota documentation and owner discussions, this message is triggered when the auto start/stop system decides not to shut off the engine due to the 12‑volt battery’s state of charge. However, the message is unnecessary, cannot be disabled, and provides no actionable information to the driver. It functions as a non‑critical status notification but is presented with the same prominence as a warning. This creates a driver distraction, as the message repeatedly draws attention away from the road for a condition that is not a fault, not a safety issue, and not something the driver can address. The message appears frequently during normal driving and cannot be suppressed. I believe this is a design flaw in Toyota’s start/stop implementation and dashboard messaging. The system should not display a warning‑style message for normal operating behavior, especially when it cannot be corrected by the driver. I am requesting that NHTSA log this issue as a potential driver‑distraction concern and encourage Toyota to revise the software to eliminate or suppress this unnecessary message.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731777April 17, 2026
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
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 did not cause an accident, it easily could have. I took the car to several mechanics, because the car is under a CarMax warranty. However, none of the diagnostics revealed anything of concern (no weak battery, lack of power steering fluid, etc.). The mechanics said they had heard about this happening, but were unable to pinpoint any reason for it occuring. This seems like a serious flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731597April 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My car was stopped at a stop sign. My auto off engaged, and then my engine shut down. I was stalled out on the road and it took me 6 attempts to restart my car. Message was engine stopped, power steering failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730831April 13, 2026
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V86900 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Town Toyota (500 3rd St SE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802), where the vehicle remained while awaiting parts. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a dispute was filed to buy back or trade the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729754April 7, 2026
SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
Front end vibrates and floats around at highway speeds. Vibration through the floor from the rear. rear of the vehicle steps out and wanders with weight in the vehicle causing passengers to get concerned. tires have been replaced, no change to front or rear or handling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729227April 4, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The wipers spontaneously activated and would not stop, it did not respond to any of the wiper controls, It would not stop even when the car was turned off. The only way to get the wipers to stop was to remove the relay.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11728806April 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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