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Buying a used 2020 Toyota Corolla? Check these 3 recalls first
This year carries the fuel pump failure recall, a front passenger airbag that may not inflate, and a medium-severity recall for rear seat belts that may not lock. Complaint volume is the highest among these Corolla years: 306 unverified NHTSA filings, with engine (108) far ahead of power train (37) and electrical system (31). Owners reported 22 crashes, 1 fire and 23 injuries. Engine and stalling reports are the dominant theme beyond the recalls themselves.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel pump and passenger airbag recalls were completed by VIN
- Pull each rear seat belt out fully to verify the locking retractor engages
- Ask about engine stalling or warning lights and review the engine service history
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Toyota Corolla
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota and Lexus front passenger airbag may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Toyota Corolla and C-HR rear seat belts may not lock | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
306 complaints filed for this model year, including 22 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 23 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 | None found |
| Power Train | 37 | None found |
| Electrical System | 31 | None found |
| Brakes | 22 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 18 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 17 | None found |