2020 Toyota Corolla visibility/wiper problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2020 Toyota Corolla — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield Wiper Intermittent setting stopped working, and wipers no long return to their home position. This appears to be a common issue with Toyota. When driving in the rain, the wipers will freeze in the up setting, which is very dangerous for it to occur during heavy rain on the highway…”
filed May 6, 2026
“The wipers are turning on randomly by themselves, even when the control switch is set to the “off” position. This has occurred multiple times and happens without any input or activation from me. The issue appears to be intermittent but persistent, and it raises concerns about a potential electrical…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Corolla | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 Corolla | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Corolla | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 Corolla | 15 | 8% |
| 2019 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Corolla | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Corolla | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Corolla | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Corolla | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Corolla | 12 | 4% |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Toyota Corolla
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.