Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Corolla Cross.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S10) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 31 / 33 / 32 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hybrid SE Nightshade 2.0L I-4 + Elec | 7.60 sec | 15.70 sec | 196 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec | 7.30 sec | 15.60 sec | 196 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec | 7.40 sec | 15.70 sec | 196 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec | 7.50 sec | 15.60 sec | 196 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | LE 2.0L I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 169 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | XLE 2.0L I-4 | 9.20 sec | 17.00 sec | 169 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | XLE 2.0L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 17.10 sec | 169 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | XLE 2.0L I-4 | 10.70 sec | 17.80 sec | 169 hp | AWD |
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.
All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 23 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-25 | Unknown Or Other | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to… |
| T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-18 | Unknown Or Other | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to… |
| T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The… |
| T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance… |
| T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 | 2026-02-12 | Unknown Or Other | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 31 city / 33 highway / 32 combined mpg.