--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla" description: "Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla in 5 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla in 5 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed. ## Reset procedure, 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla (High confidence) 1. Turn the ignition to ON (press START twice without touching the brake pedal. Do not start the engine) 2. Use the left/right arrows on the steering wheel to scroll the multi-information display to the Settings menu (gear icon) 3. Scroll down and select "Scheduled Maintenance" (wrench icon) 4. Press and hold the OK button; when asked to confirm the reset, select "Yes" 5. The "Maintenance Required" reminder is now reset to the next 5,000-mile counter Note: All E210 Corollas (gas and hybrid) use this display-menu method, the old ignition-cycle trip-meter trick from 2019-and-earlier Corollas does not apply. ## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover? These oil life reset specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2020 through 2025, the E210 (12th generation), compact sedan (tnga-c platform; the corolla hatchback, sold from 2019, shares this platform and most service parts). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2020 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020) - [2021 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2021) - [2022 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2022) - [2023 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2023) - [2024 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2024) - [2025 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2025) ## What changed during the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | Generation launch on TNGA-C: 1.8L (L/LE), 2.0L Dynamic Force (SE/XSE/XLE), and the first US Corolla Hybrid (LE, 121 hp combined). All-LED lighting, four-wheel discs, and LN-format batteries across the board. | | 2021 | Android Auto joins Apple CarPlay as standard; minor equipment shuffles only | | 2023 | Mid-cycle update: new fascias, 8-in touchscreen with Toyota's new multimedia system, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0; hybrid gains SE/XLE trims, available electronic on-demand AWD, and combined output rises to 134-138 hp; the 6-speed manual and the 2.0L Apex edition are dropped | | 2024-2025 | Carryover years; hatchback continues alongside the sedan with the 2.0L only | | 2024 | US L trim dropped; all remaining trims standard with automatic climate control, an 8-in touchscreen, and keyless entry; new GR Corolla-inspired front-end styling | | 2025 | FX Special Edition trim debuts; a larger 10.5-in touchscreen becomes available | ## 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla? 5 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. All E210 Corollas (gas and hybrid) use this display-menu method, the old ignition-cycle trip-meter trick from 2019-and-earlier Corollas does not apply. ## Sources - [2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/corolla/2023/om02568u/ch08se010401/) - [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf) - [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf) - [AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/toyota/corolla/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-m20a-fks-3/) - [Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)](https://www.legacytoyotadallas.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/toyota-corolla-oil-type-and-capacity/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_Corolla.shtml) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2021) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-8151.PDF) - [iFixit, 2018-present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2018+2019+2020+2021+2022+2023+2024+2025+2026+Toyota+Corolla+12V+Battery+Replacement/226153) ## Other Toyota Corolla generations - [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/oil-reset) - [2012-2013 Toyota Corolla oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil-reset). ## More for the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.