The 2020 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,535,111 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS23V8650002023-12-20999,901 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop…
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota…
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus…
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be…
SEAT BELTS19V8770002019-12-119,468 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Consequence
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
107
1crashes1fires2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
79
4crashes4injuries
POWER TRAIN
34
1crashes3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
28
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
22
6crashes3injuries
AIR BAGS
17
9crashes12injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
14
2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
2crashes3injuries
STEERING
8
1crashes
Total complaints391
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“A message came on the screen saying “engine maintenance requiredâ€� and it’s not going away. Upon doing a google search, there is a common failure in the cooling system for these cars reported by a lot of owners.”
“The contact owns a 2020 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the clutch seized, and the rpm increased. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the…”
“The contact purchased a 2020 toyota corolla. The contact stated that they discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale on facebook market. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 52,000. It was later discovered that the vehicle’s title mileage was…”
“Replace heater control valve - diagnostic code p2681 indicates an internal electrical failure within the heater control valve assembly, a condition commonly seen on toyota vehicles. Testing showed the electrical portion of the valve is open and no longer maintaining proper circuit continuity,…”
“Windshield wiper intermittent setting stopped working, and wipers no long return to their home position. This appears to be a common issue with toyota. When driving in the rain, the wipers will freeze in the up setting, which is very dangerous for it to occur during heavy rain on the highway…”
“"on 04/09/26, I took my vehicle for regular maintenance and an oil change; no potential issues were reported. I operated the vehicle in good faith, trusting its safety. However, on sunday, 05/03/2026, while driving at highway speeds, the clutch pedal failed and [stuck to the floor / slipped…”
“Car shows the below message when a/c is turned on: engine maintenance required visit your dealer”
“Car shows the below message when a/c is turned on: engine maintenance required visit your dealer”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Toyota Corolla as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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