2022 Toyota Corolla Cross problems, complaints & recalls

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls (2)

• Recall 23V864000Dec 20, 202312,575 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 23V384000May 30, 202396,007 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

Recent 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 4, 2026TXEngine

   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 bypass valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11762136 · source
2. Filed Sep 1, 2026TXOther / Unknown

   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 coolant to short out the valve's electrical circuit, rendering the component completely inoperable. This component is responsible for regulating engine temperature and routing…

   NHTSA complaint #11761350 · source
3. Filed Jul 29, 2026FLElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car shuts off randomly saying low steering power, will restart after a few minutes. This a safety issue that can lead to a crash.

   NHTSA complaint #11753486 · source
4. Filed Jul 14, 2026ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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. This is a $850 repair. It sounds like this same part was used on another Toyota suv and the warranty was extended for those so this part needs to be recalled or warranty extended for…

   NHTSA complaint #11750359 · source
5. Filed May 1, 2026AZVisibility & Wipers

   While driving at highway speeds 65mph in HOV lane (wall was to driver side), the back driver side window exploded. There was no external objects on the road that could explain the damage. No scratches or other body damage to suggest something was kicked up or impacted it. The window spontaneously exploded sending shards of glass inside the back of the vehicle. Upon inspection of the back inside of the vehicle there is no foreign objects to explain the explosion. The windows…

   NHTSA complaint #11735140 · source
6. Filed Apr 25, 2026NCCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   Driver side knee bolster airbag did not inflate correctly resulting in impact of lower leg to airbag hatch door and under dash area. Driver and passenger seatbelts flung open during accident. Driver hit top of thigh against steering wheel. No safety recalls per VIN search. No warning lamps, messages, or symptoms proof to accident.

   NHTSA complaint #11733797 · source
7. Filed Mar 12, 2026CACrash2 injuredTowedAirbags

   I was rear-ended and the Vehicle Alert displayed airbag malfunction. This was a car rental I reported to insurance company. It advised to inspect car immediately.

   NHTSA complaint #11723968 · source
8. Filed Mar 12, 2026SDCrash2 injuredTowedAirbags

   Hello, I was involved in a accident o March 11 2025 in [XXX] on [XXX] and [XXX] It happened around 2pm cst. There was substantial damage to my vehicle, and my Air Bags did Not Deploy. There are no recalls for this on the vehicle, but Toyota has sent recalls out on other 2022 and 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross's, but not ours. The vehicle was towed by Anderson Towing and Collision. I reported this to my insurance company Progressive. The vehicle is being stored there for now at…

   NHTSA complaint #11723842 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology