2026 Toyota CorollaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2026 Toyota Corolla

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City
31
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
34
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S10)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
38
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
265 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,981/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,628/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,715/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,825/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,995/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,990/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,467/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,037/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,916/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,962/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 34 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Corolla. Top reported issues include brakes, air bags and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
3
Air Bags
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Suspension
1
Steering
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Speed Control
1
Electrical System
1

2026 Toyota Corolla problems by category: Brakes: 3 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.

11
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Air BagsFiled: 03/30/2026CrashODI#11728132
#### The ABS Defect 12. Within seven (7) days of purchase, and with fewer than [NUMBER] miles driven, the subject vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the ABS pump containing the Electronic …
SteeringFiled: 02/21/2026CrashODI#11719598
Make: Toyota Model: Corolla (likely hatchback/sedan) Year: 2026 VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Incident: 80 Date of Purchase: February 17, 2026 Date of Incident: February 19, 2026 Description of Defect: While…
Air BagsFiled: 11/07/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11698108
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to avoid striking a deer the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. T…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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