2022 Toyota Corolla
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 21 of 99 complaints (21%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 185 in 2021 to 99 in 2022.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,200–2,000 | 1,200–2,000 | 1,200–2,000 | 1,250–3,250 | 1,250–3,250 | |
| Combined MPG | 31–52 | 31–52 | 31–52 | 24–50 | 24–50 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 28–53 / 36–52 | 28–53 / 36–52 | 28–53 / 36–52 | 21–53 / 28–46 | 21–53 / 28–46 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 170–280 | 170–286 | 170–286 | 176–368 | 176–368 | |
| Complaints filed | 304 | 185 | 99 | 84 | 68 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 22 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 11 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 23 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 12 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
Electrical: 21 of 99 NHTSA complaints (21%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA rates it 31–52 MPG combined across 12 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Toyota Corolla?
EPA estimates $1,200–$2,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (12)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 267 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 271 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 274 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 53 mpg (high) | 52 mpg (high) | 52 mpg (high) | $1,200 (low) | 170 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 257 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 36 mpg (low) | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 277 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 38 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 265 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 38 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 265 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 28 mpg (low) | 36 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | $2,000 (high) | 286 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 28 mpg (low) | 36 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | $2,000 (high) | 284 g/mi |
Show 2 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 32 mpg | 41 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 251 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (AV-S10) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 266 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 10 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.