Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the unknown or other
18 of 74 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
3 recalls
- NHTSA 25V040000 · Jan 29, 2025
steering: column
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
- NHTSA 24V878000 · Nov 21, 2024
steering
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- The risk
- A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
- NHTSA 23V480000 · Jul 12, 2023
steering: column
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Crash test ratings
2023 Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
- Not rated
2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
- Not rated
What owners report
74 complaints to NHTSA, 8 involving a crash, 2 a fire, 4 injuries.
- Unknown or other18
- Steering16
- Electrical system14
- Engine13
- Exterior lighting11
- Service brakes7
- Air bags6
- Forward collision avoidance6
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Other 2023 Toyota models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.