There are no safety recalls for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, but owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA.
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,600 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 12, 2026
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)
Forward Collision Avoidance · at 5 miles · reported Sep 29, 2026
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 the left to overtake the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred consistently and primarily while driving on the highway since purchasing the vehicle. During the recent failure the vehicle nearly rear-ended another vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that whenever the brake…
Steering · reported Aug 14, 2026
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 âSystem Failure" & "Electric Power Steering Malfunction - please contact dealer.â The steering wheel completely locked/uncontrollable - 3 others tried to help me. I was going ~5 mph when it happened. I was able to put the car into park & turned it off for 10min. On restart, the car acted normal again. If this happened…
Power Train · reported Jul 5, 2026
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). All of a sudden (after turning left) but before/during was turning right, the carâs steering wheel locked and transmission just started beeping. I could not turn the steering wheel more than about 5 degrees in either direction, so instead of turning right I had to go straight. No matter what I did…
Back Over Prevention · at 6,500 miles · reported Jun 22, 2026
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 prevention camera failed to alert the contact of an object or another vehicle nearby. The contact did not file a Police report. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (5 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,600 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.