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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Corolla Cross.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S10)

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross arrives with an automatic (AV-S10) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 31 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined, while reliability data for this model year shows 19 total owner complaints concentrated in the hybrid propulsion system alongside a clean record of zero recalls. That 2026 figure sits well within a 2022-to-2026 complaint arc that peaked at 173 in 2023 and dropped to a low of 18 in 2025, placing the current model year near the quietest stretch the nameplate has recorded across that window. The combination of a hybrid-centered complaint profile, no open recalls, and a sharply declining complaint trajectory suggests the 2026 Corolla Cross has stabilized meaningfully since the middle years of this generation. For a researcher framing the model, those numbers point to a mature product rather than a fresh or problematic launch.

Model year20262025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy31/33/32 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 33 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla Cross of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2023 Hybrid XSE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Hybrid SE Nightshade 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.60 sec15.70 sec196 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.30 sec15.60 sec196 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.70 sec196 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.50 sec15.60 sec196 hpAWD
2022LE 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-410.70 sec17.80 sec169 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2026 Corolla Cross sits at the low‑end of the generation’s complaint and recall curve, with just 19 federal complaints, zero recalls, and only 23 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) compared with a peak of 173 complaints and four recalls in 2023. After the 2023 spike, the record shows a sharp decline in both complaints (39 in 2024, 18 in 2025) and TSBs, indicating the issues that drove earlier spikes have largely been resolved. The remaining complaints for 2026 are concentrated in a few areas—Hybrid Propulsion System (4), Exterior Lighting (2), Power Train (2), and an unspecified Electrical System issue (1)—and there are no crash‑ or fire‑related reports. This trend suggests the 2026 model benefits from the corrective actions of prior years and presents a comparatively clean federal record. **Takeaway:** Based on the data, 2026 is a strong year to purchase a used Corolla Cross, with minimal complaints and no recalls.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
23
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Hybrid Propulsion System4
Exterior Lighting2
Power Train2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Structure,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 23 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0003-26 Rev12026-06-25Unknown Or Other2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to…
T-SB-0004-26 Rev12026-06-18Unknown Or OtherDuring the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to…
T-SB-0002-26 Rev12026-06-10Unknown Or OtherLong-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The…
T-SB-0005-26 Rev12026-06-10Unknown Or OtherA battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance…
T-SB-0017-25 Rev22026-02-12Unknown Or OtherOBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2026 Corolla Cross have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla Cross get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 33 highway / 32 combined mpg.