2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 Corolla Cross years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross ranks 3rd out of 4 model years, with a Complaint Index of 33 and a Good verdict compared to other years. It has 46 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues topping complaint areas at 37%.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 30 city / 32.5 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine17 (37%)
- Other13 (28%)
- Electrical System9 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (17%)
- Airbags6 (13%)
- Steering6 (13%)
- Structure & Body4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling intermittently at full stops, with no consistent pattern tied to weather, road, or location.
- Some vehicles shut off entirely while stopped at a red light, displaying an engine failure and power steering low warning, sometimes locking the steering wheel.
- A recurring dashboard message reading 'Voltage abnormality Steering Power Low' has appeared alongside the engine shutting off while driving, in one case at only 5,000 miles.
- Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy in several frontal or rear-end collisions, despite significant impact and seatbelt use.
- One owner described the dashboard lighting up, brakes failing, and steering becoming uncontrollable before a multi-vehicle collision.
- Rear lights were described as small and dim, reducing nighttime visibility to drivers behind the vehicle.
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V864000Dec 20, 2023Electrical System12,575 vehicles
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.
- NHTSA 23V384000May 30, 2023Electrical System96,007 vehicles
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.
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 32.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Corolla Cross years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Corolla Cross has a Complaint Index of 33 and a Good verdict, ranking 3rd best out of 4 model years for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Corolla Cross?
- Engine issues make up 37% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 20% and Transmission & Powertrain at 17%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2022 Corolla Cross have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Corolla Cross, both involving the electrical system and instrument panel, with no do-not-drive designations.
- How does the 2022 Corolla Cross compare to the 2023 model?
- The 2023 Corolla Cross has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict with 174 complaints, far worse than the 2022 model's Complaint Index of 33.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Corolla Cross?
- EPA rates the 2022 Corolla Cross at 31 mpg combined (30 city / 32.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,100.