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2022 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Toyota Corolla, 16% of its 100 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 27,000 miles, with no linked recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Engine complaints
16
16% of 100
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the cruise control failing to disengage and the vehicle accelerating on its own while traveling at highway speeds.
  • Some describe the engine losing power or failing to respond to the accelerator while driving around 55 mph, sometimes after the TPMS warning light came on.
  • Several mention the vehicle stalling suddenly, accompanied by a loud tone, a check engine light, and a power steering warning that caused the steering wheel to lock.
  • A few report coolant leaking from a radiator, leading to overheating on long drives and the need to stop and let the engine cool.
  • One owner reported the vehicle becoming unable to move due to a parking brake actuator malfunction, requiring a tow to the dealership.
  • Another described difficulty stopping and a brief loss of control at 50 mph, which the owner linked to a related technical bulletin.

When 2022 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2022, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2022 Toyota Corolla engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2022Jan 2023Mar 2023Sep 2024Oct 2025Mar 2026Sep 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2025 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010228 (19%)
  2. 201162 (11%)
  3. 201220 (4%)
  4. 201332 (16%)
  5. 201446 (17%)
  6. 201532 (15%)
  7. 201633 (15%)
  8. 201738 (21%)
  9. 201824 (18%)
  10. 201950 (25%)
  11. 2020113 (37%)
  12. 202146 (25%)
  13. 202216 (16%)
  14. 202314 (19%)
  15. 20248 (13%)
  16. 20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Corolla, making up 16% of its 100 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Toyota Corolla engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2022 Corolla.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2022 Corolla?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 27,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints on the 2022 Corolla.
How does the 2022 Corolla compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2022 Corolla's engine complaints make up 16% of its total complaints, lower than the 2020 model year's 37% share and the 2019 model year's 25% share.

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.