2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Corolla Cross years
Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. That ranks 5th out of 5 Corolla Cross model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Toyota Corolla Cross @ Pasar Seni License plate is fictional. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: S5A-0043, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other5
Forward Collision Avoidance4 · ~5 mi
Power Train4
Service Brakes4 · ~3,600 mi
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting3
Steering3
Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~3,600 mi
Back Over Prevention1 · ~6,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other524%———
Forward Collision Avoidance419%5——
Power Train419%———
Service Brakes419%3,600——
Electrical System314%———
Exterior Lighting314%———
Steering314%———
Engine210%———
Vehicle Speed Control210%3,600——
Back Over Prevention15%6,500——
Lane Departure15%———
Visibility/wiper15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 14 complaints
2025: 142025142026: 720267

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving on the XXX freeway going towards [XXX] and my sunroof exploded while I was driving. The sunroof was shattered. I was maybe 15 to 20 minutes from my exit. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Visibility/wiper · received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770554

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds with the adaptive cruise control activated and activating the left turn signal to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle immediately accelerated to the set speed before the contact could steer to…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767759

I turned on the car after it had been sitting in the hot sun for about 4 hours (after a 180 mile trip). When I turned on the vehicle, about a minute into driving (on a gravel driveway), the car started blaring multiple lights and the steering wheel locked. Notifications were “System Failure" &…

Steering · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757009

At around 4:20 pm I was turning left at a stop sign (did not put on turning signal) and then about 30 feet later, turning right at a light. This is the same location I have driven for the past month. The car had been on for about 3 minutes after sitting in a hot parking lot all day (104 degrees)…

Power Train · received Jul 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748341

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that while in a parking lot, a parking spot opened, and the contact planned to take the spot. While the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the back over…

Back Over Prevention · received Jun 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745639

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Owners most often report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla Cross model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.