2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corolla Cross years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Corolla Cross model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

- 47owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; air bags:frontal
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; air bags:frontal
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Went to open rear drivers side door and handle broke off. The rear passenger side is now cracked as well.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Maintenance Required" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with an internal failure, and the engine coolant…
The vehicle's "Engine Maintenance Required" dashboard message illuminated due to a total failure of the Engine Coolant Bypass Valve, throwing Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P268115. A certified Toyota dealership diagnostic inspection confirmed that an internal seal leak allowed pressurized engine…
Car shuts off randomly saying low steering power, will restart after a few minutes. This a safety issue that can lead to a crash.
I received the engine maintenance required notification on 7/11. On 7/13, I called my Toyota to make an appt to bring it in at 9 AM. The ran diagnostics for $180 and then the test results said the engine coolant valve is stuck open or closed but either is dangerous because my car could overheat…
Other Toyota Corolla Cross years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 27 | 0 |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | 176 | 4 |
| 2022 | 47 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla Cross model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.