NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, describing incidents dated May 13, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11660597 · Filed
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,950 and at the time of…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended
NHTSA #19V877000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 9,468 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 19TB22/19TA22 · Owners notified February 7, 2020 · Vehicles built August 22, 2019 – September 6, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Loss of Stability Control, Brake Assist/FMVSS 126
NHTSA #19V544000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 6,925 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF · Owners notified September 20, 2019 · Vehicles built April 25, 2019 – May 31, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Safety consequence
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Toyota Corolla Hybrid model years
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