2022 Toyota Corolla Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 101 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Corolla years
Far fewer complaints than other years 28th of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Corolla. That ranks 28th out of 32 Corolla model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (21 complaints, 21%), typically at around 31,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota Corolla
2019-2022 Toyota Corolla G-X 1.8 (3BA-ZRE212). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: オーバードライブ83, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Toyota Corolla problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System21 · ~31,000 mi
Power Train17 · ~81,000 mi
Engine14 · ~53,500 mi
Unknown or Other14
Service Brakes12 · ~28,500 mi
Air Bags10 · ~16,900 mi
Exterior Lighting9
Structure7 · ~47,200 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance6 · ~8,800 mi
Visibility/wiper6
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System2121%31,000——
Power Train1717%81,000——
Engine1414%53,500——
Unknown or Other1414%———
Service Brakes1212%28,500——
Air Bags1010%16,900——
Exterior Lighting99%———
Structure77%47,200——
Forward Collision Avoidance66%8,800——
Visibility/wiper66%———
Steering55%38,966——
Tires44%16,000——
Service Brakes, Air22%9,900——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic22%84,500——
Suspension22%28,000——
Vehicle Speed Control22%5,474——
Visibility22%7,000——
Fuel/propulsion System11%———
Parking Brake11%11,000——
Seat Belts11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 24 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 202022202023: 242023242024: 152024152025: 182025182026: 23202623

n = 101 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Toyota Corolla recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Toyota Corolla.

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.

I currently am experiencing the early stages of the failure of the SECOND fuel pump that this car has. I experienced the same symptoms/problem (hesitation and stalling) a year or two ago with the stock fuel pump. I had the Toyota dealer that I purchased the car from in January of 2022 replace the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767802

I bought this Toyota second hand with a little over 29k I had it less than a month when the slave cylinder failed. While in this particular Corolla the slave cylinder and brake booster share fluids. So when I lost my clutch I also lost my brakes with my toddler In the car. Toyota is aware of the…

Power Train · received Sep 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763799

My passengers airbag light is on and it causes a safety issue. I called Toyota and they washed their hands off. Telling me that my VIN number does not fall under the recall where I know for a fact that car is made around the same time have many recalls with this particular issue. I was not given…

Air Bags · received Sep 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762828

I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a failed engine coolant bypass valve on my 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex SE (VIN: [XXX], Mileage: 54,700). An authorized Toyota dealership has scanned the vehicle and confirmed active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P268115 ("Engine Coolant Bypass Valve…

Engine · received Sep 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761970

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the message "Power Steering Low" displayed. The master warning light illuminated, and the vehicle veered off into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer…

Steering · received Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761252

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 21 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Toyota Corolla?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2022 Toyota Corolla a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla model years, the 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.