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2020 Toyota Corolla recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 313
Latest campaign: Dec 20, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Dec 20, 2023	23V865000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 4, 2020	20V682000
Exterior lighting	1	Apr 8, 2020	20V205000
Seat belts	1	Dec 11, 2019	19V877000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Jul 24, 2019	19V544000
Equipment	1	Mar 27, 2019	19V244000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 20, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 20, 202323V865000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V865000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying. Risk An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03. Filed under Corolla Campaign NHTSA 23V865000 · Dec 20, 2023
Nov 4, 202020V682000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Risk If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01. Filed under Corolla Campaign NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
Apr 8, 202020V205000	Exterior lighting: back up lights If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V205000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Corolla Hatchback Campaign NHTSA 20V205000 · Apr 8, 2020
Dec 11, 201919V877000	Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V877000 What's wrong 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. Risk In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. 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. Filed under Corolla, Corolla Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 19V877000 · Dec 11, 2019
Jul 24, 201919V544000	Electronic stability control (ESC) Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V544000 What's wrong 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." Risk Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under Corolla Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 19V544000 · Jul 24, 2019
Mar 27, 201919V244000	Equipment: other labels If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V244000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Corolla Hatchback Campaign NHTSA 19V244000 · Mar 27, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Corolla, Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component313

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

313Complaints filed

22Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

23Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	111	35	1	1	2
Unknown or other	79	25	4	0	4
Power train	40	13	1	0	3
Electrical system	35	11	0	1	0
Service brakes	24	8	6	0	3
Air bags	18	6	9	0	12
Visibility/wiper	17	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	14	4	0	0	2
Structure	13	4	2	0	3
Seat belts	9	3	2	0	4
Steering	8	3	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	2	2	0	3
Wheels	7	2	3	0	1
Vehicle speed control	5	2	1	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	1	1	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Corolla, Corolla Hybrid.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I am reporting a severe, recurring safety hazard on my 2020 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle suddenly displays 'Drive-Start Control Malfunction' and completely cuts off engine power in motion, leaving the car stranded in…”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770186
Power train
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned: complete slave cylinder failure resulting in loss of braking and ability to shift.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769934
Electrical system
“I am unable to lock or unlock the driver’s side door of my 2020 Toyota Corolla using the key fob because the door lock actuator is no longer functioning properly.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768984

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2020 Toyota Corolla recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Corolla. The most recent, 23V865000 (reported December 20, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Toyota Corolla?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 111 complaints out of 313 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Toyota Corolla?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Equipment: other labels