2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback recalls and problems

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback recalls

Recall 20V-205: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 8, 2020 · 960 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.

Risk: If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.

Recall 19V-244: Equipment

Reported Mar 27, 2019 · 3,634 vehicles affected · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Problem: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Nov 4, 2025
When I start the car it informs me that my seat belt is not being worn. Even though it is. Then a message appears on my dash that says "Srs airbag system malfunction visit your dealer" My family's safety is at risk if ever involved in a accident with no airbag deployment.
Structure · at 20 miles · reported Jul 16, 2019
First day after I got the car coming out of my driveway front of the car scraped the ground and the front fender popped off the car. This fender is plastic and was attached to the car with plastic fasteners. It is a flowingly put together piece of junk. This is a safety issue since fender would come off and hit the car behind you whenever this car hits a slight bump on a highway. This is a design defect since during the 46 years I lived in the same home and owned many cars including 2 toyota camry, vw rabbit, mustang, porsche, mercury sable , 2 cadillacs, 3 buicks and I had no problem of any…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: 20V-205 (exterior lighting), 19V-244 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20 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.