2022 Toyota Corolla problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Corolla, most often about electrical system. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
101
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Median mileage
21,300 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 21 of 101 complaints (21%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (17) and brakes (16) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 21,300 mi.
  • Owners reported 12 crashes, 0 fires and 10 injuries.
  • It ranks 9th of 22 Toyota Corolla model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 46% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (186).

2022 Toyota Corolla problems by category

  • 21 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    17 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    16 complaints
  • Engine
    14 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    14 complaints
  • Airbags · 8 crashes
    10 complaints
  • Lighting
    9 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    8 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    7 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system20
Power train14
Unknown or other14
Engine14
Service brakes12
Air bags10
Exterior lighting9
Visibility/wiper6

When problems happen (mileage)

7Under 10k710k–30k430k–60k460k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Toyota Corolla complaints that list mileage.

2022 Toyota Corolla recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

Recent 2022 Toyota Corolla complaints

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

  1. Filed Sep 29, 2026ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    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 pump. I thought it was just a one-off situation. Now that the second pump is failing, I did some searching and saw that there was a recall for 2013-2020 Toyota Corollas for the…
    NHTSA complaint #11767802 · source
  2. Filed Sep 12, 2026ORBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 faulty slave cylinders and has decided to fix them as they come vrs doing a recall. We could have died. And to top it off Toyota refused to cover it under their power terrain…
    NHTSA complaint #11763799 · source
  3. Filed Sep 8, 2026ILAirbagsElectrical System
    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 any help at all.
    NHTSA complaint #11762828 · source
  4. Filed Sep 3, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngine
    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 Circuit Open"). This mechanical and electrical failure triggers an immediate dashboard warning and creates an imminent risk of sudden engine overheating, thermal engine damage, and…
    NHTSA complaint #11761970 · source
  5. Filed Sep 1, 202675,000 miTXTowedSteering
    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 was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11761252 · source
  6. Filed Aug 25, 202689,000 miFLBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while shifting gears on several occasions, the clutch was sticking. Additionally, while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the clutch was almost stuck to the floorboard. The contact placed a foot behind the clutch pedal to raise the clutch pedal manually off the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake fluid reservoir had drained; however, after adding brake fluid to the brake reservoir, the brake fluid level…
    NHTSA complaint #11759527 · source
  7. Filed Jul 14, 2026MAWheels & Tires
    After my annual Massachusetts state vehicle inspection, it was found all 4 of my Yokohama tires (195/65r-15) had serious dry rot which exceeds one inch in length. The tires came with the vehicle purchased new from my local Toyota dealer on 6/27/22
    NHTSA complaint #11750208 · source
  8. Filed Jun 21, 2026GABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain
    Toyota South Atlanta in Morrow, Georgia, released my vehicle after a factory warranty repair for transmission failure. However, they failed to properly complete or verify the repair. The dashboard is now throwing critical error codes stating 'A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle, or automatic transmission has been detected' and 'A malfunction in the VSC, TRAC, or hill-start assist control system has been detected.' Additionally, their own…
    NHTSA complaint #11745462 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 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