2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S10)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
31
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
295 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
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
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
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$2,245/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,979/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,944/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,068/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,261/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,255/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,796/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,309/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,172/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,224/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 30 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

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

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems12 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 12 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD. Top reported issues include power train, visibility / wipers and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
3
Visibility / Wipers
2
Brakes
2
Fuel System
2
Structure
2
Steering
1
Electrical System
1
Engine
1

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD problems by category: Power Train: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

StructureFiled: 05/08/2026ODI#11736631
I own a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE with very low mileage. The windshield cracked unexpectedly and Toyota replaced the windshield under manufacturer warranty on February 9, 2026. Shortly after the r…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 04/04/2026ODI#11729227
The wipers spontaneously activated and would not stop, it did not respond to any of the wiper controls, It would not stop even when the car was turned off. The only way to get the wipers to stop was…
Power TrainFiled: 03/28/2026ODI#11727688
The component that has malfunctioned is the hybrid inverter assembly, a loose internal bolt within the hybrid propulsion system. This vehicle is currently held at Fred Haas Toyota Country (Houston, TX…

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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