2022 Toyota Corolla CrossProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-384 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross has problems

49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine141
Electrical system81
Power train81
Air bags65
Steering61
Visibility/wiper30
Fuel/propulsion system30
Seats30
Seat belts21
10 other systems151

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

92%repaired · 2025 Q4

Air bags: frontal

Recall 23V-864 · Dec 20, 2023 · 12,575 vehicles · 11,604 repaired

Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2025 Q2

Air bags: frontal

Recall 23V-384 · May 30, 2023 · 96,007 vehicles · 87,374 repaired

Risk. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Corolla Cross year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla Cross median. How we score

'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross safety ratings

2022 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Corolla Cross owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I received the engine maintenance required notification on 7/11. On 7/13, I called my Toyota to make an appt to bring it in at 9 AM. The ran diagnostics for $180 and then the test results said the engine coolant valve is stuck open or closed but either is dangerous because my car could overheat.…
Complaint 11750359 · Jul 14, 2026
VEHICLE: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross L FWD MILEAGE: 40,000 miles DATE OF FAILURE: [Insert date] DEFECT DESCRIPTION: My vehicle's coolant bypass valve (part #16671-F2010) has failed, causing coolant leaks and triggering error codes. An independent shop diagnosed the issue as a defective coolant bypass…
Complaint 11717414 · Feb 11, 2026
under normal driving conditions on a state highway the Engine Malfunction error displayed on my Multi-Information Display. The error indicated that I find a dealership and have the car inspected. The error would go off then come back during acceleration. after two days at the local Toyota…
Complaint 11680699 · Aug 14, 2025

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