Driver was parking in the park and when he turned into parking space, Brake sunk into the floor and car didnt stop and sped over the parking space. Gentle bump to the parking stalls would not even slow down the car and it sped up more. Can ended up hitting a structure wall ( high wall planter ) and finally came to stop after 5-7 min of circling over the parking lot with parking safety bumps. Car is now totally and I have contacted the Dealer and Toyota Brand Imaging center. I have been trying to gather information about EDR. and Toyota has not been really helpful on handling this in timely manner nor upfront about the issue.
The worst 2025 Toyota Corolla problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes9
- Airbags6
- Driver assistance6
- Tires5
- Electrical4
- Acceleration3
- Steering3
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Toyota Corolla
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Toyota Corolla 40
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Due to improper paint application, the corrosion resistance of the rear suspension member may be reduced...
- Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly
- MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Some 2021 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles may require the download and installation of vehicle specific...
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
2025 Toyota Corolla fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 50-53 | 43-46 | 47-50 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 47-51 | 41-44 | 44-48 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 30-32 | 38-41 | 33-35 |
| 1.6L 3‑cyl | AWD | 19-21 | 27-28 | 22-24 |
What 2025 Toyota Corolla owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
225/40r18 88v
I pulled into XXX drive way at 6:53pm XXX. By 7:12 pm we were on the phone with 911. My car alarm when off. I went over to my car. It was smoking had a bad smell it smelt like it was about to explode. It wouldn’t let me unlock the car. Finally after 5 minutes it finally unlocked there is literal flames on the driver side dash and floor board. We used a fire extinguisher it was still smoking so we put water on it. When the fire department finally showed up the dash was still 182 degrees. They used their high water power fire extinguisher. The battery was also unplugs before the fire was completely out. And state farm called a tow truck to take it to pohanka in Salisbury Md.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport 5000, Tire Size: 225/40/R18, DOT Number: 1EUT74MBR5024. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from each tire, and the tires were slick while driving in inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to uneven wear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Premature wear and tear
I was broadsided at the front end of the drivers side on Saturday 07/25/2026 by a wayward vehicle drifting into my lane. After the crash, the airbags deployed and then I could not open the driver seat door. Three other passer-bys who kindly stopped to check on me could not open the door from outside either. Finally, after being stuck for at least 10 minutes in the car, the police arrived, who somehow managed to open the door and let me out. This is a serious safety hazard; if the car caught fire, I could be burnt alive.
It was heavy rain traffic came and when I slowed down the anti lock breaks effected me from stopping fast enough and were made me just slid into back off vehicle in front off me giving me injury's to my kneck due to the air bags did NOT deploy.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport, Tire Size; 225/40/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 50–60 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the rear driver's and passenger’s side tires were cupping. The contact stated that the tires were original equipment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
I performed a search on Google for any corolla's braking problem and found an incident "EXACTLY" like my daughter experienced! Here is the link to it on Reddit - Terrifying brake failure on my new 2025 Corolla Hybrid – Pedal went to the floor with zero warning! [XXX] BELOW IS THE VERBIAGE FROM TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE SENT BACK TO ME 06/19/2026: Thank you for contacting our Brand Engagement Center regarding the incident that occurred on [XXX], and was reported to us on May 12, 2026. You reported that while your daughter was driving your 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, she experienced a brake failure incident causing a collision to occur. You stated that she was exiting to the right and applied pressure to the brake pedal. However, the brakes made a loud noise, the brake pedal went to the floor, and your vehicle collided with the rear-end of another vehicle. You also expressed concern that the front Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags failed to deploy. This is the summation. Of course they found nothing... Respectfully, [XXX] email- [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The glass on the instrument panel has an extreme glare in the sun. I have tinted all my windows including the windshield, but the issue persists. The hood on the instrument panel needs to be longer or the glass needs to be non glare. There is nothing on the market that will fix this issue.
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Questions about the 2025 Toyota Corolla
Is the 2025 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2025 Toyota Corolla, fewer than a typical Corolla model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Corolla?
Brakes, with 9 complaints. Next is airbags (6).
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Corolla have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad brakes?
The Toyota Corolla model years with the most brakes complaints are 2010 (166 complaints), 2009 (120 complaints) and 2007 (45 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Corolla get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Toyota Corolla range from 22 to 50 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 50-53 city and 43-46 highway.
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