2020 Toyota Corolla Safety Rating — 5 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific Corolla’s crash and title history below.
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2020 Toyota Corolla— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 5★
- Frontal crash
- 5★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 10.5%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 5
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2020 Toyota Corolla safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2020 Toyota Corolla?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD.
- Does the 2020 Toyota Corolla have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 5 recall campaigns, 306 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2020 Toyota Corolla crash-test ratings
Sedan and hatchback are indistinguishable in the crash tests, with frontal, side and pole at the highest mark on both bodies; rollover trails.
NHTSA rates the 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
Forward collision warning, lane departure warning and stability control are all listed as standard, so every example should have them. A car that shows a system warning, or does not react to a lane drift with the system switched on, needs an explanation before you buy.
Inspecting a used 2020 Corolla
The ratings describe the Corolla as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Confirm the driver aids work: the camera area behind the windshield and the sensor behind the front emblem should be clean and undamaged, with no system-off messages. A replaced windshield or front bumper should come with a recalibration record.
The rollover rating describes the car as built. Check that the ride height looks even at each corner and that the wheels and tyres match the size on the door-jamb placard, not an oversized or stretched aftermarket fitment.
With no weaker crash area to point to, check the body evenly for repair: panel gaps, overspray on rubber seals, and an airbag lamp that lights at start-up and then goes out.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2020 Toyota Corolla actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD.
The rating is for the CorollaNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Every rated version of the 2020 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10.4% |
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2020 Toyota Corolla Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2020 Toyota Corolla safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2020 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall — 5 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2020 Toyota Corolla?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD.
Does the 2020 Toyota Corolla have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 5 recall campaigns, 306 owner complaints and 0 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2020 Toyota Corolla's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Corolla is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Corolla that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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