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2020 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2020 Toyota Corolla?

112 owners have reported engine problems on the 2020 Toyota Corolla, 36% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 2,000–59,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

112 complaints 36% of all 2020 complaints 10,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Exhaust system 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (9 of 112). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Corolla year

2008 Corolla 53
2010 Corolla 43
2011 Corolla 26
2012 Corolla 4
2013 Corolla 19
2014 Corolla 20
2015 Corolla 17
2016 Corolla 13
2017 Corolla 10
2018 Corolla 16
2019 Corolla 39
2020 Corolla 112
2021 Corolla 41
2022 Corolla 14
2023 Corolla 13
2024 Corolla 6
2025 Corolla 2

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2020 Toyota Corolla. See all 3 recalls for this year.

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Common questions

What are common 2020 Toyota Corolla engine problems?

Complaints most often name the exhaust system.

At what mileage do 2020 Toyota Corolla engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 2,000–59,000 miles. The middle value is about 10,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2020 Toyota Corolla engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2020 Toyota Corolla. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Corolla year has the most engine complaints?

The 2009 Corolla, with 133 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.