NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Ratings
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 17 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SUV AWD achieved a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional category. This model year presents a robust safety profile, marked by zero recalls on file and a perfect score for its avoidance technology.
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SUV AWD earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross ranks 3 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 0% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 17 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 3 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The 2025 model year marks a meaningful jump for the Corolla Cross Hybrid in MotorCaliber's Safety Index, climbing from 88/100 in the Strong band for 2024 to a perfect 100/100 in the Exceptional band for 2025. That 12-point gain is driven primarily by the defect record component, where zero recalls translate to a near-maximum 19.5 out of 20. The avoidance-tech score of 10 out of 10 reflects standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. On the crash-test side, NHTSA's 5-star side-impact result is the single confirmed rating for this year. The overall, frontal, and rollover categories remain not rated, which means shoppers are working with partial crash-test information. The rollover risk figure of 0 percent and the absence of a dynamic tip result mean that specific data point cannot be used to fill that gap. Seventeen unverified owner complaints, with service brakes and forward collision avoidance each drawing multiple allegations, are worth monitoring as the vehicle ages into the used market.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid achieved a 5-out-of-5 star rating in the side-impact test. No overall, frontal, or rollover safety ratings are available from NHTSA for this model year. This absence of ratings indicates that testing was not performed, not a failure to meet standards.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20256
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross have any recalls?
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns. There are no open recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders on file for this model year. That clean record is a direct contributor to its near-perfect defect score of 19.5 out of 20.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Seventeen unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA. The top components alleged are Unknown or Other (4 reports), Service Brakes (4), Exterior Lighting (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Electrical System (3), and Power Train (2). One reported crash is included. These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Before purchasing a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid on the used market, run the VIN through NHTSA's free recall database to confirm no new campaigns have been issued after the original data pull. Verify that any future remedy has been completed at a Toyota dealership.
- The 2025 model year achieved a perfect 100/100 Safety Index, a 12-point improvement over the 2024 Corolla Cross, driven by zero recalls and a near-maximum defect record score of 19.5/20.
- NHTSA confirmed a 5-out-of-5 side-impact star rating for this specific model year, while the overall, frontal, and rollover ratings remain not rated.
- Seventeen unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed for this model year, with service brakes and forward collision avoidance each cited in three or more reports, making those areas worth attention during a pre-purchase inspection.
- All three key crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are listed as standard equipment for this model year, earning the maximum avoidance-tech sub-score of 10/10.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross places
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Toyota Corolla Cross safety questions
Was the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross earned 5 out of 5 stars for side. Its measured rollover risk is 0%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 17 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Corolla Cross years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20256), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Corolla Cross 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 3 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.