2023 Toyota Corolla Cross engine problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While stopped at a red light, the auto stop/start system shut the engine off and it failed to restart automatically. The dashboard showed "Low Power Steering" and "Engine Stopped - Press Brake Firmly to Restart." Pressing the brake did not work. I had to shift to Park and manually restart the…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“I am reporting Certification Fraud and severe safety violations by Central Florida Toyota. This vehicle was sold as "Toyota Gold Certified" on March 28, 2026, while having an active safety recall (NHTSA 26V203) with no available remedy. Furthermore, a professional inspection revealed a high-voltage…”
filed May 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2026
Engine problems in other Corolla Cross years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 Corolla Cross | 14 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.