Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

2022 Toyota Corolla

▲ Better than typical

2022 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:52.999Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 100
Recalls: 0
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2022: 100 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	2
1981	3
1982	5
1983	1
1984	6
1985	3
1986	3
1987	14
1988	26
1989	23
1990	27
1991	73
1992	65
1993	134
1994	184
1995	176
1996	129
1997	135
1998	225
1999	155
2000	145
2001	133
2002	117
2003	721
2004	477
2005	854
2006	840
2007	836
2008	314
2009	1,459
2010	1,244
2011	584
2012	446
2013	201
2014	270
2015	220
2016	215
2017	178
2018	136
2019	204
2020	310
2021	188
2022	100
2023	73
2024	65
2025	31
2026	18

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

INJURY

Power train

16% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and slave cylinder.

Service brakes

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing air and hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine

14% · 14 reports

Air bags

10% · 10 reports

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

The airbags didn't work And the other information unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-11

Also filed under Seat belts

I was tboned on August 24, 2021 in my 2022 Toyota Corolla which I had purchased the week prior. My airbags didnât deploy and my car was totaled.( t boned on drivers side.)

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-28

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla HV. The contact stated while driving approximately 8 mph, he was struck by another vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-28

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?: No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.