2026 Toyota Corolla
2026 Toyota Corolla — The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation since 1966.
Trim: LE Hybrid
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Toyota Corolla snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Toyota Corolla typically asks about $21,800 versus a $23,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Exterior Lighting) and 15 owner complaints. Versus 2025, the trim lineup shifted — compare added and dropped trims before you pay up.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$21,800
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$23,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
15
Top: Unknown Or Other
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Corolla?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 15 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Corolla. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Exterior Lighting
2026-02-25
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during service. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Campaign 26V110000
Owner complaints
15 complaints · 6 crash-related · 4 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other6
- Air Bags2
- Steering2
- Electrical System1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Power Train1
- Seat Belts1
- Suspension1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the trim lineup shifted vs 2025. Check added and dropped trims below before you pay more for 2026.
Trims dropped: SE (gas)
How much does a used 2026 Corolla cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $21,800 in typical used asking against a $23,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $23,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $21,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,400 below MSRP
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How does the Corolla compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Corolla vs Civic — Corolla or Civic for a used compact — which wins?
What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Corolla?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Toyota Corolla continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation since 1966. Since 1997, the Corolla has remained the best-selling automobile nameplate of all time, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021, and has sold over 54 million units as of early 2026. NHTSA lists 2026 configurations such as 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Front crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- EPA combined 35 mpg
- About 182.7 × 69.3 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 138 hp, 50 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
138 hp
Combined MPG
50 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (50 mpg combined (hybrid)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$840
5-year energy
$4,200
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Based on
- 50 mpg combined (hybrid)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 1.8L Hybrid I4
- Aspiration
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- eCVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 182.7 in
- Width
- 69.3 in
- Height
- 55.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3053.4 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 53
- Highway MPG
- 46
- Combined MPG
- 50
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 DR N/A FWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | — | — | 50 | FWD |