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2020 Toyota Corolla: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 309 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
309complaints
22crashes reported
1fires reported
23injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine108 · 35%
  • Unknown Or Other79 · 26%
  • Power Train39 · 13%
  • Electrical System31 · 10%
  • Service Brakes23 · 7%
  • Visibility/Wiper17 · 6%
  • Air Bags17 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14 · 5%
  • Structure12 · 4%
  • Seat Belts9 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Service Brakes

The concentric slave cylinder in my vehicle is a big issue with these cars. there has been so many reports of issues happening with these cars manual transmission corolla's. this can cause fluid to spew, brakes to stop working, and no longer able to drive the vehicle safely. this part should be recalled and covered by toyota.

Power Train

The cv joint, there is a clicking sound when sharp turns are make to include u-turns. spoke with a mechanic and was instructed to reach out to the dealership and check for recall on it. i did see any but i see a technical service bulletin ( tsb-0106-20) for 2015- 2021 corolla models regarding a potential clinking noise during sharp turns and u turns. this may have started three months ago. it is more noticeable now t

Engine

Part is the coolant bypass valve. toyota has been taken to court but dealership claims now that i’m over 100k miles i can’t do it. there was also a second part about 10 years but i wasn’t clear on the details of the outcome. toyota has acknowledged this issue in court but failed to do so at the customer level in my case. engine light came on at 97k and now i’m at 104k which is over that 100k mark. issue is i’ve onl

Power Train

Failed component & availability: the manual transmission concentric slave cylinder (csc) failed internally. due to caustic hydraulic fluid contamination and severe system pressure loss, i had to replace the internal csc unit, the clutch disc, the pressure plate, the flywheel, the master clutch cylinder, and the hydraulic clutch lines. the failed components have been retained and are available for inspection upon requ

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering COROLLA, COROLLA HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.