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2020 Toyota Corolla Wipers & Visibility Problems

13 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2021Oct 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2026

Your windshield wipers are activating on their own even when the stalk switch is in the OFF position, typically happening after the car has been driven for 20+ minutes or after sitting in heat. This intermittent activation can startle you while driving and create a dangerous distraction, especially at highway speeds or in traffic. The Toyota dealership hasn't been able to reproduce the issue during short test drives. Replacing the wiper switch stalk assembly (which likely has worn internal contacts from heat and vibration) should resolve the problem.

NHTSA #: 11711699
highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2025

Your windshield wipers stop moving in the middle of a wipe cycle, leaving part of your windshield blocked. This is a hazard when driving in rain or snow since you lose visibility. The problem appears to affect multiple 2020 Corollas. Fixing this typically involves replacing the wiper motor or checking the electrical connections to the wiper system.

NHTSA #: 11689995
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2026

Your windshield wipers are turning on by themselves even when you've switched them to the off position. This happens randomly and without you touching the wiper controls, and it keeps occurring intermittently. The issue likely involves a faulty wiper motor relay or control module that needs to be inspected and replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11720827
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2025

The windshield wipers stop in the middle of the windshield at times when set to intermittent. Sometimes they will not shut off when they are turned off. This can be a hazard while you are driving and you never know when it will happen.

NHTSA #: 11664726
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2025

While driving with the windshield wipers on during a rain storm , the wipers would stop working suddenly. The Car was taken to dealer and windshield motor was replaced. Without working wipers, it was dangerous to drive.

NHTSA #: 11663778
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2024

The wipers keep stopping during use. I have to switch speeds to get it running again. Very dangerous when raining.

NHTSA #: 11587741
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Apr 2024

The windshield wipers seize up. On the intermittent setting, instead of wiping every few seconds they sometimes wipe 3 times in a row and then stop in the middle of the windshield sometimes obstructing my view. They sometimes start back up on their own and sometimes are stuck there until I switch to a higher speed and lower speed for the windshield wipers. It becomes a game of trying to restart them while driving while it's raining. It's dangerous.

NHTSA #: 11583285
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2024

Wipers randomly stall mid-cycle when in use, speed settings are inconsistent and sometimes fail to function at all.

NHTSA #: 11576644
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2021

THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID SPRAYS OVER THE CAR ONTO CARS/ROAD BEHIND THE CAR. THE WASHER FLUID ALSO SPRAYS INTO THE CAR OF THE SUNROOF IS OPEN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP REPORTS THAT IT'S 'OPERATING AS DESIGNED' AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS CONCERNING BECAUSE IT COULD DISTRACT THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WHEN I TRY TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD AND THEY COULD RUN INTO MY VEHICLE, POSSIBLE CAUSING A MULTI-CAR CRASH.

NHTSA #: 11386103
mediumVISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jun 2020

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY DRIVER WINDOW BLEW UP. YES, IT BLEW UP INTO A MILLION PIECES ALL OVER ME AND HIT MY FACE. NOTHING HAD HIT MY WINDSHIELD. NONE OF MY WINDOWS WERE DOWN. I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING SHOT AT, THE NOISE OF IT BLOWING TERRIFIED ME! I TOOK MY CAR TO TOYOTA AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO!! MY WARRANTY WON'T EVEN COVER IT! IT'S 700 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. I KNOW THIS WAS NOT MY FAULT AND NOTHING HIT MY WINDOW IT WOULD HAVE NOT EXPLODED IF THAT WAS THE CASE. *TR

NHTSA #: 11327164
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2020

2020 MODEL/4-MONTHS OLD: A STRESS FRACTURE OF THE WINDSHIELD OCCURRED SUDDENLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. UPON INSPECTION THE FRACTURE STARTED AT THE POINT OF INSTALLATION UNDER THE HOOD WITH NO OTHER OBVIOUS SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IMPACT. THE FRACTURE STARTS AT THE EDGE OF THE GLASS AND RUNS UP TO EYE-LEVEL, THEN RUNS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA #: 11323023
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND INFORMED NALLEY TOYOTA UNION CITY 4115 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 284-8361) ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 11317346
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2019

WAVY WINDSHIELD.DISORIENTING WHEN IN MOTION. DEALER SAID ALL VEHICLES HAVE THIS. I HAVE CHECK AND ALL DO NOT. THEY SAID IT IS KNOWN BUT NOT A DEFECT. I BELIEVE IT IS POOR LAMINATION AND ALONG WITH A BAD VIEW MAY NOT PROTECT IN AN ACCIDENT. I DON'T BELIEVE IT IS 'NORMAL"

NHTSA #: 11265697

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