2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 18 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
I experienced 4 near-death experiences by this car. 1. 10/14/23 Car caught on fire. Car was parked and turned off. Everything inside was shut off. When I stepped out the car, the engine was still running but it sounded loud like a lawnmower.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240306
This vehicle stalls intermittently when it comes to a full stop. This problem still exists and last occurred on June 27, 2022. The vehicle has an intermittent issue (unpredictable with months, or minutes in between).
NHTSA ODI report, 20220824
17% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
I experienced 4 near-death experiences by this car. 1. 10/14/23 Car caught on fire. Car was parked and turned off. Everything inside was shut off. When I stepped out the car, the engine was still running but it sounded loud like a lawnmower.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240306
17% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Got into a collision and the air bags did not deploy when they should have. There was a recall 2 weeks prior to the accident but no notification. This was a safety risk in the accident when the air bags did not deploy
NHTSA ODI report, 20230714
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 23V384000 — check if this car was fixed
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 23V864000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V384000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V864000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.