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2022 Toyota Corolla problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

102owner complaints
0safety recalls
13involved a crash

Also reported: 0 fires, 10 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 102.

Electrical system21
Usually 15,000–35,750 miles (middle half of 6 reports with mileage)
Parts named: 12V/24V/48V battery (1)
Power train17
Usually 5,000–89,000 miles (middle half of 5 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Clutch assembly (1); Clutch assembly › slave cylinder (1); Manual transmission (1)
Unknown or other15
No mileage given in these reports
Engine14
Usually 40,250–66,750 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Service brakes12
Usually 24,750–32,250 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Air bags10
Usually 14,700–19,100 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Exterior lighting9
No mileage given in these reports
Structure7
Usually 47,200–47,200 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Body (5); Body › bumpers (2)
Forward collision avoidance6
Usually 8,800–8,800 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Automatic emergency braking (4); Adaptive cruise control (2)
Visibility/wiper6
No mileage given in these reports

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Electrical system

6 reports with mileage · median 31,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Power train

5 reports with mileage · median 81,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Safety recalls (0)

Recalls that cover the 2022 Toyota Corolla. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

No safety recalls on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

21 owner complaints mention the electrical system, half of the reports with mileage are between 15,000 and 35,750 miles.

Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.

17 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain, half of the reports with mileage are between 5,000 and 89,000 miles.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

14 owner complaints mention the engine.

When were the brakes last serviced? On the test drive, check for pulsing, grinding, a soft pedal, or ABS warnings.

12 owner complaints mention the brakes.

Has the airbag warning light ever stayed on? Was any airbag replaced after a crash?

10 owner complaints mention the air bags.

Other Toyota Corolla years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

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Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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