2022 Toyota Corolla problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 100 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Corolla, or 21.4 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.51, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #44 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 37% lower; against other Compact cars it is 7% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-10-04 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 32.6 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 22.6 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 46 complaints, 38% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (16.0% of complaints), followed by Engine (14.0%) and Electrical (14.0%). Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “clutch”, “slave cylinder”, “transmission”, “gears” and “additionally”. 12 reports (12.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 23 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (37% of incidents). In the last 12 months 29 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.51
- vs. other Toyota models0.63
- vs. other 2022 models0.55
- vs. other Compact cars0.93
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (46)0.62
- #44 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Transmission / powertrain · Common terms in reports
- clutch7
- slave cylinder4
- transmission6
- gears3
- additionally3
- pedal4
Engine · Common terms in reports
- bypass5
- cooling system3
- coolant5
- valve4
- diagnosed4
- illuminated3
Electrical · Common terms in reports
- specifically3
- additionally4
- opened4
- battery5
- right5
- infotainment3
Problem areas: Engine · Transmission / powertrain · Airbags & seat belts · Interior & equipment · Electrical · Fuel system · Brakes · Body & structure · Steering
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 12
- Fires reported: 0
- Injuries: 11
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 23 months
What owners report
I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding my vehicle’s airbag system following a recent accident. On April 22, 2026, I was involved in a significant collision while driving my Toyota Corolla 2022.
On October 1st, 2025, I was in a car accident. I was side-swiped on the highway by a truck, which led me to collide with a metal fence. My airbags did not deploy after the collision.
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 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.
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
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Compact cars
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 12 | 2.6 | 0.06 |
| 2022 Mazda Mazda3 | 24 | 5.1 | 0.12 |
| 2022 Kia Forte | 26 | 5.6 | 0.13 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius | 32 | 6.8 | 0.16 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Jetta | 42 | 9.0 | 0.21 |
| 2022 Nissan Sentra | 81 | 17.3 | 0.41 |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | 100 | 21.4 | 0.51 |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | 155 | 33.2 | 0.79 |
| 2022 Honda Civic | 957 | 204.8 | 4.87 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
100 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Corolla, or about 21.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 16.0% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 29 new complaints were filed, versus 15 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Toyota Corolla compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 100 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Corolla, or 21.4 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.51, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #44 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 37% lower; against other Compact cars it is 7% lower.