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2025 Toyota Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Corolla.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S10)

The 2025 Toyota Corolla continues the compact sedan’s long‑standing use of an efficient powertrain paired with the AV‑S10 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA rating of 31 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and a combined 34 mpg. Owner feedback remains modest, with only 25 complaints recorded for the model year and no recalls, while the broader Corolla line, spanning 1990‑2026, has seen its complaint count dip to a historic low of 11 in 2026 after a peak of 1,533 in 2009. This trend underscores the Corolla’s reputation for incremental improvement and sustained reliability, positioning the 2025 iteration as a solid reference point for researchers studying the model’s evolving durability.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy31/38/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901298 alt 9091901297
Battery2880037131
Front wiper blades8522212A90 alt 8521252220
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1632637020
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3053 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 38 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2025 GR Premium Plus 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025GR Premium Plus 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.00 sec13.60 sec300 hpAWD
2025GR Premium Plus 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.10 sec13.60 sec300 hpAWD
2025FX Sedan 2.0L I-48.10 sec16.30 sec169 hpFWD
2024GR Premium 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-34.40 sec12.90 sec300 hpAWD
2024GR Premium 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.10 sec13.60 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Morizo 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-34.40 sec13.00 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Circuit 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-34.90 sec13.30 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Circuit 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.00 sec13.30 sec300 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 Toyota Corolla sits at the low point of a clear downward trend in federal complaints and recalls that began after a spike in 2020 (302 complaints, 5 recalls). With only 25 complaints and zero recalls, it improves on the already low 2024 figures (60 complaints, 2 recalls) and continues a steady decline from 2021 onward. The top complaint areas are largely unspecified ("Unknown Or Other" accounts for 5 of 25), with minor mentions of tires and service brakes, and the data does not specify root causes. While 8 crash complaints are recorded, no fire complaints or investigations are present, and the 40 technical service bulletins suggest routine manufacturer guidance rather than systemic defects. Given this arc of declining issues and the absence of recalls, the 2025 Corolla represents a mature, trouble-free model year and is an excellent used-car choice.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
40
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Tires2
Service Brakes2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control1
Air Bags,Service Brakes1
Air Bags1
Steering,Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 40 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25TC102026-12-22SuspensionDue to improper paint application, the corrosion resistance of the rear suspension member…
25TC102026-12-22SuspensionTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 25TC10 Rear Suspension Member Reduced…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0059-252025-08-15EngineSome 2020 – 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from…
T-SB-0010-24 Rev22025-06-25Electrical SystemSome 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 38 highway / 34 combined mpg.