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2022 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 Corolla years

The 2022 Toyota Corolla ranks 14th out of 16 model years for reported problems, with a Complaint Index of 13 and a "Best" verdict. It has 100 NHTSA complaints, no recalls, and top issues in the electrical system and airbags.

Complaints
100
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
12 / 0
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
30 city / 38 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota Corolla problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System27 (27%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain17 (17%)
  3. Brakes16 (16%)
  4. Engine16 (16%)
  5. Other14 (14%)
  6. Airbags10 (10%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers8 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body7 (7%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (6%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in low-to-moderate speed side and rear collisions, sometimes totaling the vehicle.
  • Brakes reportedly failed to stop the vehicle at low speeds, leading to collisions with other vehicles or objects.
  • The adaptive cruise control system reportedly failed to slow the car for slower traffic ahead, resulting in a crash.
  • Owners describe sudden steering-free swaying or jerking that caused loss of control and a crash.
  • The emergency SOS button reportedly stopped working unless owners paid for a separate subscription.
  • A tire reportedly blew out at highway speed after repeated slow leaks that dealers only refilled with air.
2022 Toyota Corolla complaints: complaints filed per month11Oct 2021Sep 2022Jul 2023Feb 2024Oct 2024Jun 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
133 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2022 (11).

2022 Toyota Corolla recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Toyota Corolla fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid80306333
2021Good33185133
2022Best13100033
2023Best073339.5
2024Good4763239.5

All Toyota Corolla years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Corolla ranks 14th out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 13 and a "Best" verdict relative to other Corolla years.
What problems does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 100 complaints for the 2022 Corolla, with the Electrical System (27 complaints) and Transmission & Powertrain (17 complaints) as the top problem areas. Brakes and Engine each account for 16 complaints.
Does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Toyota Corolla, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
How many crashes were reported for the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA lists 12 crashes and 10 injuries tied to complaints on the 2022 Corolla, with no reported fires or deaths.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
EPA rates the 2022 Corolla at 33 mpg combined (30 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.