2020 Toyota Corolla - Maintenance & Specs
The 2020 Toyota Corolla belongs to a Toyota Corolla lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 40 model years, from 1981 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 1.8L, 1.8L I4 / 2.0L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (av-s10). The 2020 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) Corolla model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.4 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (81), unknown or other (55), power train (19). A representative report reads: "The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that they discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale..." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 31 city / 40 highway MPG, 34 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,300.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.4 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| Oil filter | Toyota 04152-YZZA1 |
| EPA combined | 34 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 150 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.