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2020 Toyota Corolla — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls

10 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive. Explore the available specifications and fuel economy below. Additional NHTSA information is shown only where it has been collected and matched.

Vehicle overview

Model year 2020
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Model year
2020
EPA vehicle classes
Compact Cars
Fuel types available
Regular
Available EPA configurations
10

This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Corolla.

Combined economy across configurations

Regular Gasoline31–52MPG10 configurations

Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.

Configurations & fuel economy

EPA FuelEconomy.gov

EPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.

All 10 EPA configurations. Fuel economy uses U.S. gallons; MPGe measures gasoline-equivalent energy efficiency.
EPA model / IDEngine / cylindersFuel / technologyDrive / transmissionEPA fuel economy
CorollaEPA 41213 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S10)
Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 40 highway / 34 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 257 g/mile
Corolla HybridEPA 41214 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars1.8 L4 cylindersRegularHybridFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG53 city / 52 highway / 52 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 170 g/mile
CorollaEPA 41215 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 277 g/mile
Corolla XSEEPA 41216 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S10)
Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 38 highway / 34 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 265 g/mile
CorollaEPA 41217 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars1.8 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 267 g/mile
CorollaEPA 41218 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars1.8 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG29 city / 39 highway / 33 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 266 g/mile
Corolla XLEEPA 41219 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars1.8 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 274 g/mile
Corolla HatchbackEPA 42092 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 280 g/mile
Corolla HatchbackEPA 42093 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S10)
Regular Gasoline · MPG32 city / 41 highway / 35 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 250 g/mile
Corolla Hatchback XSEEPA 42094 (opens in a new tab)Compact Cars2 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S10)
Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 266 g/mile

These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.

Safety ratings

NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026

NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.

NHTSA VEHICLE 14129

2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 14130

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 14131

2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

Check NHTSA’s current safety ratings (opens in a new tab)

Recall information

NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026
Check recall eligibility with your VIN.

These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)

6 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.

19V244000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSMarch 27, 2019

Returned for: COROLLA HATCHBACK

Campaign number
19V244000
Report date
March 27, 2019

Summary

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."

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.

19V544000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)July 24, 2019

Returned for: COROLLA HYBRID

Campaign number
19V544000
Report date
July 24, 2019

Summary

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."

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.

19V877000SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYDecember 11, 2019

Returned for: COROLLA HYBRID, Corolla

Campaign number
19V877000
Report date
December 11, 2019

Summary

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.

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.

20V205000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSApril 8, 2020

Returned for: COROLLA HATCHBACK

Campaign number
20V205000
Report date
April 8, 2020

Summary

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.

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.

20V682000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPNovember 4, 2020

Returned for: Corolla

Campaign number
20V682000
Report date
November 4, 2020

Summary

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.

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.

23V865000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONDecember 20, 2023

Returned for: Corolla

Campaign number
23V865000
Report date
December 20, 2023

Summary

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.

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.

Data sources & last checked dates

Static public-data snapshot

This page is built from stored public data. Data last updated records a content change; Last checked records the successful source check retained with this snapshot. A later unsuccessful request does not refresh these dates, and checks with unchanged data may be recorded only in the update run report. Safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.