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2022 Toyota Corolla Cross problems & reliability

44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
44
Recall campaigns
2
Fire reports
1 (2%)
Crash reports
6 (14%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
30–32 MPG combined
City 31 · highway 33 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
69
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

6 complaints report injuries (11 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Engine14
Unknown OR Other12
Electrical System8
Power Train8
Air Bags6
Steering6
Seats3
Visibility/wiper3
Fuel/propulsion System2
Seat Belts2

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Complaints by incident year

22
23
24
25
26

What owners report

  • Car shuts off randomly saying low steering power, will restart after a few minutes. This a safety issue that can lead to a crash.

    Electrical System · filed Jul 29, 2026

  • 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. This is a $850 repair…

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 14, 2026

  • While driving at highway speeds 65mph in HOV lane (wall was to driver side), the back driver side window exploded. There was no external objects on the road that could explain the damage. No scratches or other body damage to suggest something was kicked up or impacted it. The window spontaneously exploded sending…

    Visibility/wiper · filed May 1, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

69 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 10 most recent:

  • OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

    T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2026

  • Some 2022 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front and/or rear of one or both roof rails.

    T-SB-0066-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 11, 2026

  • OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

    T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2026

  • Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

    T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2026

  • Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…

    T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2026

  • Some 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose roof rail. This condition may be present at the front and/or rear of one or both roof rails.

    T-SB-0066-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2025

  • Some 2022 – 2024 model year Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles equipped with a driver seat that has manual (non-power) adjustment controls may exhibit a driver seat base that sinks or gradually lowers. This…

    T-SB-0054-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2025

  • Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON…

    T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2025

  • The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…

    T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 13, 2025

  • To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system…

    T-TT-0780-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Toyota or NHTSA.