2024 vs 2025 Toyota Corolla

- 2024
12th gen 2019–2026 Sold as Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hybrid, GR Corolla
- 1 warning
- 3 recalls
- 2025
12th gen 2019–2026 Sold as Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hybrid, GR Corolla
- 0 warnings
- 2 recalls

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Steering shaft, 2023–2024

What to check: Ask whether recall 24V878000 was done, and feel for any clunk or looseness in the steering.

Toyota recalled 2023–2024 Corollas and Corolla Hybrids because the steering intermediate shaft may have cracked in manufacture and could break away from the steering column.

NHTSA

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

24V878000 2023–2024
The steering intermediate shaft may have cracked in manufacture and can break, letting the shaft come away from the steering column. NHTSA

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

24V708000 2023–2025
A software error in the skid control computer can cut power brake assist when turning a corner. NHTSA
25V595000 2023–2025
An instrument panel software error at start-up may stop it showing the speed, brake and tire pressure warnings. NHTSA

After 2024, up to and including 2025.

2025The FX Special Edition arrives, and the FX and XSE get a 10.5-inch touchscreen. The GR Corolla is facelifted and offers an 8-speed automatic. Edmunds, a published reference

Trims: GR Corolla Circuit Edition (2023–2024) Toyota, a published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Transmissions: 8-speed automatic, GR Corolla (2025–2026) A published reference
Trims: GR Corolla Premium Plus (2025–2026) A published reference
Packages: FX Special Edition (2025) Edmunds

Engines: 2.0L four-cylinder, Dynamic Force Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference, 1.8L hybrid (2020–2026) Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference, 1.6L turbo three-cylinder, GR Corolla (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference
Transmissions: CVT Toyota, a published reference, eCVT (2020–2026) A published reference, 6-speed manual (iMT) Toyota, a published reference
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive A published reference, eFour all-wheel drive (2023–2026) Edmunds, a published reference, GR-Four all-wheel drive (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference
Body styles: Sedan (2020–2026) A published reference, Hatchback Edmunds, a published reference
Trims: LE Edmunds, SE Edmunds, XLE Edmunds, XSE Edmunds, GR Corolla Core (2023–2026) Toyota, a published reference, GR Corolla Premium (2024–2026) A published reference

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

Super White 040, 2019–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Wind Chill Pearl 089, 2021–2026 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Classic Silver Metallic 1F7, 2019–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Celestite Gray Metallic 1K3, 2020–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Magnetic Gray Metallic 1G3, 2021–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Underground 1L7, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Heavy Metal 1L5, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Midnight Black Metallic 218, 2019–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Black 202, 2023–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Inferno 4Y8, 2023–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Ruby Flare Pearl 3T3, 2022–2026 Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Supersonic Red 3U5, 2023–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Finish Line Red 3U9, 2022–2026 An owners' registry (unofficial)
Blue Crush Metallic 8W7, 2020–2026 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Blueprint 8X8, 2020–2026 Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Nothing that 2024 lacks.

Sought after: Ranked second of twelve All years One source so far

SlashGear ranks the 12th gen second of twelve, for the TNGA platform's better handling, the hatchback's manual with the 2.0L, the Hybrid and the GR Corolla. SlashGear