2022 Toyota Corolla Problems & Complaints

Average21% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corolla at the same age

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Corolla with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Corolla at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (21 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles).

104complaints
0recalls
13crashes
0fires
10injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Toyota Corolla problems

  • Electrical system~35,000 miles
    2120%
  • Brakes~36,000 miles
    1716%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~81,000 miles
    1716%
  • Other / not specified
    1514%
  • Engine & cooling~40,000 miles
    1514%
  • Air bags~21,000 miles
    1010%
  • Lights
    99%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~10,000 miles
    88%
  • Body & structure~47,000 miles
    77%
  • Driver assistance~9,000 miles
    66%
  • Steering~40,000 miles
    66%
  • Wheels & tires~27,000 miles
    44%
  • Speed control & acceleration~5,000 miles
    33%
  • Suspension~28,000 miles
    22%
  • Seat belts
    11%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    11%

Share of the 104 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Corolla complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Corolla. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Corolla years: 2018, 2025, 2023. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2020, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →

What 2022 Toyota Corolla owners say

Electrical system all 21 →

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel locked. Additionally, the windshield wipers and the windshield washer fluid engaged independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two times, and the dealer informed the contact that the failure could be related to loosened battery cables. Additionally, the vehicle was test-driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and making a turn. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering ECU assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. …

3,000 miles · Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact stated that the windows would roll up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system screen turned black intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the battery was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer. The contact stated that the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

35,000 miles · Mar 2022

Brakes

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal while approaching a red traffic light; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle skidded and crashed into two vehicles in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle to the right. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact, and the Forward Collision Avoidance feature failed to operate as needed. The contact struck his head on the steering wheel and later sought treatment by a chiropractor for pain to his lower back and neck. Another driver involved in the accident was injured; however, the exact injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 8,800.

Antilock › ABS warning light · 9,000 miles · Jan 2023 · crash · 2 injuries

The contact's mother owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his mother was driving 5 mph and was depressing the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle and crashed into a 711 building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The driver stated she had back pains but declined any medical service when the police officer asked. A police report was filed. The driver took the vehicle to a body shop and reattached the front bumper. The driver took the vehicle to the local dealer a week later and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

21,000 miles · Aug 2022 · crash · 1 injury

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into several intended gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions, where it was diagnosed that a shift linkage cable had detached from the bracket and the part was reassembled. The failure recurred with the spring tension detaching, and the dealer adjusted the spring tension to secure the shifter linkage cable. The dealer then tightened and secured the bracket after the third failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,080. The contact has expressed concern with the vehicle failing to shift gears. The failure has happening multiple times now.

3,000 miles · Jan 2023

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. The contact placed a foot behind the clutch pedal to raise the clutch pedal manually off the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake fluid reservoir had drained; however, after adding brake fluid to the brake reservoir, the brake fluid level was low two days later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Clutch assembly · 89,000 miles · Aug 2026

2022 Toyota Corolla engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.8L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD53 / 52 / 52
2.0L 4-cylCVTFWD32 / 41 / 35
1.8L 4-cylCVTFWD30 / 38 / 33
1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manualFWD29 / 39 / 33
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manualFWD29 / 36 / 32

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla a good car?

Based on 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Corolla rates average: 21% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corolla at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?

The electrical system — 21 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery. Next are the brakes (17) and transmission & drivetrain (17).

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Toyota Corolla. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Corolla?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2025 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2012, 2020, 2009 and 2010. See the full Toyota Corolla years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Corolla problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 27,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.