2012 Toyota Corolla MPG
29 mpg combined across 2 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 26 city / 34 hwy / 29 combined.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
How it compares
- 2012 Compact Cars: class average 25.6 mpg over 159 versions; best Corolla +3.4 (#40).
- 2011: 30 mpg best (−1 for 2012).
- 2013: 29 mpg best.
- 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+21).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 12.1% risk |
446 owner complaints: Air Bags 370, Steering 18, Vehicle Speed Control 16, Structure 14. Crashes 41, fires 1, injuries 28.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 370 | 83% |
| Steering | 18 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4% |
| Structure | 14 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2% |
| Power Train | 8 | 2% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“I got a car accident on Oct 30,2024. The air bag didn't deployed and my head has been injured.”
“Hit head in passengers side into a cement pole, car was a total loss. No airbags deployed causing bodily injury to driver and passenger from impact and seatbelt , stopping us . Chest cavity injury’s”
“air bag needed to be replaced after I replaced it before on a previous recall. NEED ANOTHER RECALL”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 20V024000 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V741000 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V005000 |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V006000 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 13V014000 |