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2022 Toyota CorollaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 104 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Corolla. Most complaints involve electrical system (21) and power train (17). The EPA rates it 31–35 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
31–35mpg
EPA · 11 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
104
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$1,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2022 Toyota Corolla as of Nov 3, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

104 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2021 – Oct 2026
  1. Electrical system21
  2. Power train17
  3. Engine15
  4. Service brakes12
  5. Air bags10
  6. Exterior lighting9
  7. Structure7
  8. Steering6
  9. Forward collision avoidance6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Corolla model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996133
1997138
1998233
1999157
2000156
2001138
2002144
2003769
2004506
2005943
2006904
2007883
2008345
20091,533
20101,264
2011590
2012446
2013202
2014271
2015220
2016215
2017189
2018136
2019206
2020313
2021188
2022104
202374
202466
202532
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

21 reports
“My passengers airbag light is on and it causes a safety issue. I called Toyota and they washed their hands off. Telling me that my VIN number does not fall under the recall where I know for a fact that car is made around the same time have many recalls with this particular issue. I was not given any help at all.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 8, 2026Electrical system, Air bagsODI 11762828

Power train

17 reports
“I bought this Toyota second hand with a little over 29k I had it less than a month when the slave cylinder failed. While in this particular Corolla the slave cylinder and brake booster share fluids. So when I lost my clutch I also lost my brakes with my toddler In the car. Toyota is aware of the faulty slave cylinders and has decided to fix them as they come vrs doing a recall. We could have died. And to top it off Toyota refused to cover it under their power terrain warranty. The car still doesn’t drive correctly even after the dealership I bought it from agree to cover the cost. This is a 2022 Toyota Corolla se Manual transmission.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 12, 2026Power train, Service brakesODI 11763799

Engine

15 reports
“I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a failed engine coolant bypass valve on my 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex SE (VIN: [XXX], Mileage: 54,700). An authorized Toyota dealership has scanned the vehicle and confirmed active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P268115 ("Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Open"). This mechanical and electrical failure triggers an immediate dashboard warning and creates an imminent risk of sudden engine overheating, thermal engine damage, and catastrophic loss of motive power (stalling) while traveling at highway speeds, placing myself and other motorists at risk.Toyota is fully aware of this widespread defect and issued Customer Support Program (CSP) 24TE04 to extend the warranty on older models (2019–2021) for 10 years or 100,000 miles due to high part failure rates. However, my February 2022 vehicle was factory-equipped with the exact same defective, un-superseded valve part number, yet Toyota has arbitrarily excluded my vehicle from free repair based solely on its calendar production date.Furthermore, Toyota's corporate office has denied goodwill coverage because I am a secondhand owner without previous maintenance records,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 3, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11761970
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

11 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl · 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S10) · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Corolla Hatchback
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
324135$1,850251
Corolla
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
314034$1,900257
Corolla APEX
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
313834$1,900265
Corolla XSE
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
313834$1,900265
Corolla
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950267
Corolla
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293933$1,950271
Corolla Hatchback XSE
Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950266
Corolla
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293632$2,000277
Corolla XLE
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293732$2,000274
Corolla APEX
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
283631$2,050286
Corolla Hatchback
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
283631$2,050284
  • Corolla Hatchback
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    32 city · 41 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    31 city · 40 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla APEX
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    31 city · 38 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla XSE
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    31 city · 38 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L
    29 city · 39 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback XSE
    Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    29 city · 36 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla XLE
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L
    29 city · 37 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla APEX
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    28 city · 36 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Corolla Hatchback
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    28 city · 36 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 16634Vehicle 16636
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Corolla questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 3, 2026.

What are the most common 2022 Toyota Corolla problems?

Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (21), power train (17), engine (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Toyota Corolla get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Corolla at 31–35 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (11 versions rated).

How safe is the 2022 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Toyota Corolla 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026