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According to Toyota, the appeal of the 2022 Corolla and all-new Corolla Hybrid, is “quality, durability, and reliability.” But owners whose airbags don’t deploy, brakes fail, or headlights fail to provide sufficient illumination at night, are justified in repudiating these claims.
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Contents
- 1| NHTSA Complaints for the 2022 Toyota Corolla
- 2| What are the Most Common Issues with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
- 3| Airbags That Don’t Deploy
- 4| Inadequate or Defective Exterior Lighting
- 5| Problems with the Brakes
- 6| What if your 2022 Corolla is a Lemon? Your Lemon Rights
- 7| What’s New for 2022?
- 8| What’s the fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
- 9| What are the Trim Packages & Pricing for the 2022 Corolla?
- 10| What Technology does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Have?
- 11| Complaint Data
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2022 Toyota Corolla
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Engine | |
| Air Bags | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure:body | |
| Visibility/wiper | |
| Tires |
What are the Most Common Issues with the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
A total of 22 consumer complaints were filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) between October 2021 and mid-September 2022. These relate to 11 components and/or systems with some that mirror serious complaints made about the 2021 Toyota Corolla.
Top of the list are airbags not deploying in a crash, which was also a major concern of 3 owners whose 2021 model crashed. None of their airbags deployed and in 2 of the incidents people were injured.
There are 5 complaints from 2022 Corolla owners whose airbags didn’t deploy. Sadly, somebody was injured in every crash.
Deficient exterior lighting, including headlights with poor visibility, was another complaint about the 2021 model that carries through to the 2022 Corolla. So are faulty brakes.
Other serious issues mentioned in complaints about the 2022 model include malfunctioning cruise control, cars stalling, and cars losing acceleration. Structural issues are also a problem, with one complaint citing an injury caused by the driver door handle.
Airbags That Don’t Deploy
The reasons for the crashes when airbags didn’t deploy are varied, but not relevant. The issue is that in all 5 crashes reported in complaints, the airbags didn’t deploy on impact.
A young woman from Virginia crashed while driving at highway speed as she “approached sudden oncoming traffic.” She initially refused medical treatment, but when she started to stutter, her parents insisted she get medical attention. She also experienced a tingling sensation down her left arm. A hospital doctor diagnosed a severe concussion and her mother states that “her personality has altered since the accident.”
An owner from North Carolina was driving a one-week-old Corolla when he was T-boned by a car that ran a red light. “My airbags didn’t deploy and my car was totaled.” He also reported an injury, but didn’t describe it.
Driving at only 8 mph, an owner from Connecticut “was hit by another vehicle in the rear passenger door and spun around full 180 degrees and air bags did not deploy.” He injured his back and ribs.
A Californian woman crashed into a building when her brakes failed. Again, the airbags didn’t deploy. She had back pains, but there wasn’t major damage to the vehicle.
Inadequate or Defective Exterior Lighting
Dead spots and inadequate illumination at night is dangerous. It’s as simple as that.
An owner from Massachusetts was told, after reporting lighting issues to a dealer, “that the problem was only my opinion. I paid 27,000 dollars for the car and that kind of service stinks.”
Asking the NHTSA for “help,” the complaint describes how the low beams on the car only reach “shadows beyond the visible lighted area of the beams.” Beyond this, the shadows are dark. There is “no penetration through the shadows, restricting my view down the road. I have to switch to high beams to actually see down the road. I’ve been driving cars for 72 years and I have never had this problem. I love the car but hate driving it at night!”
Another complaint includes a photograph of someone holding a measuring tape. At about 76 feet from the car, the person cannot be seen.
An owner in Indiana highlights a different problem. “The left headlight has a dead spot where it does not light up the driving lane.”
Problems with the Brakes
All 3 of the complaints about brakes are listed under service brakes rather than parking or other brakes. Two crashed because of faulty brakes, but only the woman mentioned above was injured.
According to the complaint, the driver was driving at 5 mph when the accident happened. She “was depressing the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle and crashed.”
The third complaint involves brakes with rust on them that cause vibration. Additionally, the brake rotors needed to be resurfaced.
What if your 2022 Corolla is a Lemon? Your Lemon Rights
Do you think you’ve bought a lemon? Unfortunately, there are always lemons that make it from the assembly line onto shop floors. It’s happened with previous Toyota Corolla model years and it’s inevitable it will keep on happening. The key is to be aware and get advice from a lemon law attorney if you suspect you have a lemon.
Lemberg Law is a consumer law firm that has helped many consumers get lemon cars out of their lives. Contact us immediately if you suspect you have bought a lemon and we’ll assess the issues.
Legally, Toyota will have to foot the bill, and you will get the benefit of a buy-back, replacement, or a cash settlement, if the circumstances warrant it.
What’s New for 2022?
Toyota hasn’t made any key changes to it’s Corolla family, which comprises both sedan and hatchback styles. But what they have done is to launch an all-new compact SUV with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option. Referred to as the 2022 Corolla Cross or Hybrid, it was unveiled in June 2021 and officially launched mid-January 2022.
It’s appeal, says Toyota, is a foundation of quality, durability, and reliability that offers additional versatility and fun for SUV owners.
Spread across three grades, the L, LE, and XLE, it comes with a 2.0 liter Dynamic Force 169 horsepower (hp) engine and Direct Shift continuously variable transmission (CVT) taken from the Corolla sedan’s sporty S-grades.
Suspension is fully independent for the AWD models and FWDs feature a new torsion beam system in the rear of the vehicle. The AWD features a Dynamic Torque Control system that cleverly directs as much as half the power to the back wheels when needed, and disengages 100% when it isn’t needed.
What’s the fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated the various 2022 Toyota Corolla models on its fuel economy website. These ratings indicate how well the vehicles are likely to perform when driving in the city, on a highway, or in combined scenarios.
These show how the various regular gasoline models are likely to perform when driving in the city or on a highway.
The lowest estimate is only 28 MPG for the APEX and Hatchback models in the city. Both are 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter cars with manual 6-speed. They do a lot better on the highway, averaging 36 MPH. When you combine city and highway driving, it is likely to use 31 MPG.
The most fuel efficient model is the new Hybrid, which can get an estimated 52 MPG, 53 in the city and 52 on the highway. It runs on gasoline, 4 cylinders, has a 1.8 liter capacity, and is automatic.
They estimate that the two other 1.8 liter models, both 4 cylinder (standard L and LE) models will get 33 MPG combined driving in the city and on the highway. The Toyota Corolla automatic has variable gear ratios and gets 30 MPG in the city and 38 on the highway. The Toyota Corolla manual model should get 29 MPG in the city and 39 on the highway.
A few models are estimated to get 34 MPG combined driving, while the 4-cylinder, 2.0 liter, automatic (AV-S10) Hatchback gets 35.
Toyota estimates the Corolla’s fuel economy according to trim levels. They estimate that most models get 38 MPG (combined driving) except for the Hybrid that can get 52. The XLE guzzles the most gas at 32 MPG, with the L and LE estimated to use 33 MPG.
What are the Trim Packages & Pricing for the 2022 Corolla?
There are nine 2022 Toyota Corolla models including the new Hybrid.
Here are the minimum manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs), some of their features, and, where relevant, packages offered.
L – $20,075
The L is a basic FWD model with standard features that include CVT and LED headlights. Safety features include Toyota Safety Sense, the Star Safety System, and 10 airbags.
LE – $20,525
Adds to or replaces features that the L offers including automatic climate control and a remote keyless entry system. There are two packages. The Convenience Package adds features including a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, and smart key system with push-button start. The Premium Package adds a power tilt/slide moonroof to these perks.
XLE – $24,475
Adds or replaces LE and has many great features including a leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel and power tilt/slide moonroof. The front seats are also heated.
There are two available packages, one that focuses on connectivity and the other on advanced lighting.
Hybrid LE – $23,750
Also adds or replaces LE features and, of course, introduces a hybrid Dynamic Force engine. It is only available in the LE trim, but there is a package option that includes a blind spot monitor. It also includes heated front seats and the leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, both of which come standard with the XLE.
SE – $22,525
The SE is a FWD that features a Dynamic Force engine with 169 hp. It has normal and sport-driving modes and is available with 6-speed intelligent manual transmission.
There are three packages. There are two different Connectivity Packages and a Premium Package that offers the blind spot monitor, smart key system, and tilt/slide moonroof.
SE Nightshade Edition – $23,225
This edition adds to or replaces features offered on the SE. Not surprisingly, . In addition to black exterior accents, the 18-inch alloy wheels are blacked out and the sports mesh grill and back bumper are black.
SE Apex Edition – $25,220
A step up from the Nightshade Edition, this Apex Edition is even sportier than the others in the SE stable. It features a black/bronze body kit and has lowered sport-tuned suspension.
XSE – $25,975
Still in the SE arena, the XSE offers superior features to the SE. Two stand-out features include gray metallic sport side rocker panels and rear spoiler and heated front sports seats.
There are two packages, one that focuses on connectivity and the other on advanced lighting.
XSE Apex Edition – $28,360
The most expensive trim of all, this Apex Edition has virtually everything and more. There are color-keyed outside door handles and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. An armrest in the middle accommodates two cups.
What Technology does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Have?
Technology features include audio multimedia and connected services. The availability of these features depend on model grades.
They also warn that service may vary by region and by vehicle.
Connected Services Trials
These trials may be limited and they may charge a subscription if you want to continue with the service. Check with your dealer.
- Safety Connect 24/7 Toyota roadside assistance and emergency SOS assistance. This doesn’t work in all areas and depends on the strength of GPS signals as well as the availability of adequate cellular coverage.
- Service Connect Personalized vehicle health reports and maintenance updates.
- Remote Connect Compatible smart device to start the vehicle and lock and unlock doors.
- Wi-Fi Connect Make your car a hotspot with 4G connectivity, but only if the vehicle is eligible and you have the right wireless service.
- Destination Assist Availability of a real person to help you locate destination 24/7.
Audio Multimedia
The touchscreen display and audio multimedia capabilities of most model trims is 8-inches, although the L is only 7-inches. They all have six speakers. These are some of the technological capabilities they include or offer:
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- SirisXM with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription
- Amazon Alexa
- JBL, designed for Toyota
Complaint Data
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| State | MN |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into several intended gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions, where it was diagnosed that a shift linkage cable had detached from the bracket and the part was reassembled. The failure recurred with the spring tension detaching, and the dealer adjusted the spring tension to secure the shifter linkage cable. The dealer then tightened and secured the bracket after the third failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,080. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Mar 11, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I bought my car toyota corolla coss has three months with 3,700 miles on it. And has had two times problems. The first time, on february 28 2023 at 8 a. M., I was at a traffic light stop my car about 15 seconds later when I heard a warning beep. The message read "low steering power," low battery, and then steering lock. I tried to turn off the engine button, but there was no response. I pressed it three times, put the handle stop on the park, and then started it again. My car was parked in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam behind me, and I couldn't get out because it was dangerous. The second time in march 10. 2023 3pm. After the stop at the light and anything like first time... It was rainy both times. I'm worried it's dangerous on the highway. It was raining and I had my wipers on and my stop and start system on. I haven't reported it to toyota dealership. Both of them are in the middle of the road. I'm not sure if there are any defects in this car. Thank you! |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Mar 08, 2023 |
| State | OR |
| Description | Car stalled at stoplight. Loud tone sound with ‘power steering low' indicator with check engine light on. Wheel locked. Needed to put in park and restart car. Very scary and unsafe! Multiple people on reddit and youtube have reported this! |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| State | MS |
| Description | The contact owned a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, a deer intercepted her lane causing her to hit the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated only the driver-side curtain air bag had deployed but the driver-side steering wheel did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the salvage lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300. |
| Category | Electrical System, Engine |
| Date | Feb 17, 2023 |
| State | AR |
| Description | There has been several instances where I'm trying to cross a divided highway and the accelerator doesn't respond. I've had three near death experiences. There's been other times where it will just shut off and restart without a warning. It's been in my driveway thankfully. When I pull out in front of someone, it doesn't respond either. I have had the pedal all the way down to the floor and it wouldn't go for about 5-6 seconds |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jan 28, 2023 |
| State | FL |
| Description | I drove . 01 miles and stopped at the entrance gate. My windows were dirty, so I used my wiper lever to spray washer fluid on the windows. I pulled out onto traffic after cleaning the window. Due to the space between the wiper control and the manual paddle shift lever ( I think) the lever was hit by my hand ( I think)? Or it was a malfunction? So when I pulled out into traffic I was not in any gear and could not accelerate , the car acted like a slipped transmission. Traffic was bearing down on me and the car speed was only 20 miles per hour. I could not accelerate . After I was able to proceed to a turn lane, I tapped the paddle lever and the car acted normal. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance, Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light |
| Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, he depressed the brake pedal while approaching a red traffic light; however, the vehicle failed to stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle skidded and crashed into two vehicles in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle to the right. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact, and the forward collision avoidance feature failed to operate as needed. The contact struck his head on the steering wheel and later sought treatment by a chiropractor for pain to his lower back and neck. Another driver involved in the accident was injured; however, the exact injuries were unknown. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 8,800. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The car had shut down on the street while driving twice. |
| Category | Tires |
| Date | Nov 01, 2022 |
| State | IN |
| Description | Tire size: 225/40r18/bbv purchased car in september 2021. Have had multiple issues with this tire leaking. Have warranty on tire. Nothing done but air fill. Driving down highway going approx. 60 mph. Tire blew causing fish tail. We survived yet it was very scary. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | I am concerned with the visibility of my car in the night/dark. When driving my car in the night I get flashed by divers behind me. I am almost completely sure it is because the rear lights are so small and dim. This car was not available for a test drive and often isn't so how is a potential buyer to know of this issue unless it is pointed out? All of the demonstration videos are of the highest model which comes with the adequate lighting. The only way to have an adequately visible corolla cross (from behind) is to upgrade to the highest model. I worry that I am at a higher risk from other drivers of being rear ended when driving at night/on dimly lit streets. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The contact's mother owns a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated while his mother was driving 5 mph and was depressing the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle and crashed into a 711 building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The driver stated she had back pains but declined any medical service when the police officer asked. A police report was filed. The driver took the vehicle to a body shop and reattached the front bumper. The driver took the vehicle to the local dealer a week later and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control |
| Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| State | CT |
| Description | The contact rented a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact attempted to cancel the cruise control but was unable to. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and disengage the cruise control. The contact attempted to engage the cruise control for a second time however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the rental facility and the contact alerted the agent of the failure. The contact stated that the agent offered no assistance. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,474. The vin was not available. |
| Category | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior |
| Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the passenger's side front mirror made an abnormal sound and shattered. The air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over safely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with mirror assembly damage to the blind spot sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. |
| Category | Engine, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | 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). Weather and road conditions have varied. Location has varied as well. Dates of occurrence are february 13, 2022; march 12, 2022 (occurred twice within a 20-minute time span); and june 27. The vehicle stalls when it comes to a full stop (on all four occasions, this has occurred at a red light). The check engine light and the power steering light come on, as well as a message on the dashboard, stating, "engine stopped. Steering power low," "engine stopped. Press break firmly to restart," and "press break firmly to restart engine. ----- to start." during this time, a continuous *beep* is coming from the car. Shifting to neutral, manual, drive, or reverse does not resolve the issue. Shifting to park makes the beeping sound go away, and I have to power on the car. On all four occasions, this happens seconds before or while the light turned green on high-speed and residential multi-lane routes. I have video evidence of this issue, but that is not an allowed file format. |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Please see report number 11479072 for the other information. Not once person except the man I talked to there on the phone asked me if the heater went out as well and it did! So not only did I lose the ac I lost heat which is what I guess makes this a real problem for everyone. As its friday, after hours I have to wait until monday to contact toyota to get an appointment to confirm the heater doesnt work but just like I confirmed the ac doesnt work, when I say theres no heat, theres no heat. And the condenser is literally located right behind the front grill. There is no way to fix this on my own and I cant repair it because I was told if I drive off the lot it could literally happen again. Anyone who has a toyota corolla should be specifically told about this failure of a design thank you! |
| Category | Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I was traveling on the interstate through missouri through to kansas to get back to california on july 5, 2022 in my brand new just got april 18 2022 toyota corolla hybrid when the entire electrical panel went out on my car. I was driving the speed limit on the interstate with the ac on in 109 degree temps when the whole electric panel went out it was out for about ten minutes before it came back on and when it did I had no ac. I was literally in the middle of the desert, there were no stops coming up, no towns, no shade, nothing! And thank god I had just dropped my nine year old son off in indiana or he could've died with me. The ac condenser on this car is located right behind the front grill of the car, which has over one inch openings in it and toyota is specifically not covering this part under warranty because they know this is a faulty design. I understand and have been told that ac is a luxury but its not for that one week old baby that is going to be traveling with their family is this car and they have no idea that a pebble (is what toyota told me knocked my ac out in the desert!) is going to knock their ac out and that baby will die. Toyota needs to recall this car or put a screen behind the grill I dont care but the public needs to be made aware how easy it is for the ac to be knocked out. Additionally the toyota dealership here said that they can repair it for 1400$ but there's nothing to stop it from happening again as soon as I drive off the lot because there is nothing protecting the condenser. I have a brand new car that is broke and cant be repaired and toyota has told me they stand by their design and if they decide to do a recall I will be notified. Please notify the public about this! It is hot everywhere and children will die. I cant even go back to pick my son up and now have to fly him out because I dont have ac in my brand new car. Like seriously! Think of the children and the people who have no idea how easy it is to go out! Thank you! |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Aug 08, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | The contact's daughter owns a 2022 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at highway speeds, she crashed into another vehicle as she approached sudden oncoming traffic. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and check on the other driver. A police report was filed. The contact was not offered medical attention at the scene and was able to drive the vehicle home. As her daughter was driving home, her boyfriend noticed that she began to stutter her words and instructed her to call the contact. The contact then instructed her to pull over and call for medical attention. She initially declined to go to the hospital due to her dog not being able to accompany her; however, the contact's daughter stated that she began to experience a tingling sensation down her left arm. Once at the hospital, her daughter was diagnosed with a severe concussion as the severe stuttering persisted. The contact's mother also noted that her personality has altered since the accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired for damages or investigated for the air bag failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Aug 08, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | Vehicle's cruise control got stuck and would not turn off by the brake, the cruise control off button. The only way it would shut off is by swtitching the car into “b-(low gear/engine braking). Was cruising at 70 mph, and then the cruise control kept speeding the vehicle up to 100 mph, until I switched it into the “bâ€-(low gear/engine braking). Now if I wasn't familiar with this type of car this could have been a tragedy that could have taken place on august 01, 2022. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting, Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Aug 06, 2022 |
| State | MA |
| Description | Low beam illumination is not sufficient. Attached picture shows someone holding a measuring tape disappears completely in the dark around 76 feet from the car. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Aug 06, 2022 |
| State | AL |
| Description | Crashed |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Aug 03, 2022 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The left headlight has a dead spot where it does not light up the driving lane. |
| Category | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | There is a high pitch electrical whine coming from the fan blower (right side by the glove compartment) noise causes pain to my right ear after hearing it consistently which I believe will become a health problem. Vehicle has had blower replaced by toyota dealer with no fix. There are numerous complaints found on toyota forums describing this exact issue and nothing has been done to rectify this issue. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| State | MA |
| Description | The low beams on my car cast to shadows beyond the visible lighted area of the beams but beyond the shadows is dark , no penetration through the shadows restricting my view down the road and I have to switch to high beams to actually see down the road. I've been driving cars for 72 years and I have never had this problem. I love the car but hate driving it at night ! I've reported this to m dealer but my results were that the problem was only my opinion. I paid 27,000 dollars for the car and that kind of service stinks. Need help ! Thank you, [xxx] phone [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| State | IA |
| Description | Lost all acceleration going up a hill. Pressed the gas pedal to the floor as I had a line of cars behind me. Nothing. Placed vehicle in neutral and back into drive. Was slowly able to proceed forward at about 10 mph until top of hill where gained speed. Has since happened 2 additional times. No warnings and happens at take off and hills. I did ask service department at dealership where I purchased to have it looked over. Nothing. I feel I could easily be hurt. |
| Category | Structure:body |
| Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| State | MS |
| Description | Rain water accumulates in the doors of a brand new car that is only 4 weeks old. The only official fix, according to toyota and ntsa, is to remove the plugs at the bottom so the water can drain out every time it rains. This is not a fix. The water should not be accumulating in the door at all. Over time, the repeated water accumulation will cause mold, mildew, rust and damage the electrical system. This is absolutely absurd. |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | May 28, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | After 2 months of purchasing the car , interior dashboard wrinkled and below the steep compartment . A week or so the door locks is not functioning all the time. Then after 3 weeks the black door strip is drooping . I emailed the branch manager and took it to the service depot. They said chemicals due to detailing the car . No one will detail the car of 2-3 months old newly bought . Then they when they told me to bring again for the door is no longer functioning and the door strips and why the car is falling apart. There was 2 wreaks of rain so I did not car wash the car as I always do . They noticed moisture of the oil on the window outside . That the rubber does not like oil . I anoint the car with few sprinkles for decades on previous cars , datsun, nissan and toyota . They said that caused it and I have to pay for the repair I told them I got toyota corolla for 10 years and I do what I do in the car and nothing like this happened. Why now ? I bought the car 4-5x for the door locks and the 2 other issues they kept on putting in their work order summary - door locks functioning at this time ???? It never did function correctly and it never functioned at all on the 3rd , 4th and 5th time . Then they just give me the work order 2x instead of 4-5 different days of work orders in different months I am stuck . Car insurance does not pay because toyota said chemicals and the other insurance said it wa not caused by accident . Someone opened the car mistakenly when I was texting because it has to lock manually and (I forgot )for almost a month now . I will email you the work orders next time . Please help . Asap. Thanks . |
| Category | Visibility/wiper |
| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Soon after purchasing my car, there was a chip and crack in the windshield that had no known cause or occurred when it was not being driven. A couple months after that, there was a rock thrown up getting onto the highway that should not have broken the glass because it did not hit hard enough to typically break the glass and I also have a glass protectant on my windows. I fear there may be a defect in the glass used for the 2021/2022 toyota corollas because my friend with the same car, but year 2021 complained of the same problem. It should be investigated. Now I have to replace a windshield and pay a deductible because it is not covered under the extra services that I purchased for dints and dings. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | May 04, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | The auto services said "rotor to have a rust on them causing vibration" but I think there are additional situation because they needed the rotors to be machined |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| State | NC |
| Description | I was tboned on august 24, 2021 in my 2022 toyota corolla which I had purchased the week prior. My airbags didn't deploy and my car was totaled.( t boned on drivers side.) |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| State | CT |
| Description | 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. The contact stated his vehicle was hit by another vehicle in the rear passenger door and spun around full 180 degrees and air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the police had filed a report. The contact stated that his lower back was hurt and his ribs. The contact went to seek medical care after leaving the scene of the accident. The contact stated that there were no other injuries in the other vehicle. The contact's vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a collision repair center. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer from the collision center and repaired but air bag non-deployment issue was not diagnosed. The contact told the dealer about the failure of the airbags to deploy, but the issue was not diagnosed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500. |
| Category | Air Bags |
| Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| State | NC |
| Description | I had purchased this car brand new the week before. Someone ran a red light and t boned me and my none of the airbags deployed. |
| Category | Seats, Structure:body |
| Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I bought a new toyota corolla hybrid 2022. The interior driver door pull handle is so bulging, hard, and sharp, dangerous, that it hurts my left leg resting against it. It has already caused bruises and horrible leg pain. I've owned 2 previous corollas from 2005 to present, but nothing like this. Toyota needs to go back to previous models or copy honda civic. They should relocate the door pull handle and make it more safe. Cars should get better, not worse. See pictures attached. Other friends who own this car have similar issue ! I would corolla product engineers tell me a good solution ,or how to relocate handle, or give compensation for local upholstery change. |
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Problemas com toyota corola se año 2022 el la pantalla muestra nivel de aceite bajo visitar taller fue me lo entregaron con 4 millas el 28 abril el 14 de junio de l año 2022 se prendió la electa por primera vez se llevó y los siguientes meses sigue la citación en diciembre no responden que van a enviar un técnico de la toyota para lo revise después de llevarse todas las vecez al deler que dicen el carro no tiene nada si hay alguien que tenga este problema por informar gracias
Translation: Problems with the 2022 Toyota Corolla: low oil level light, visited a shop, it was delivered to me with 4 miles on April 28. On June 14, 2022, the elective turned on for the first time, it was taken back and the following months the issue continued. In December, they did not respond if they are going to send a Toyota technician to review it after taking it to the dealer every time they said. If there is someone who also has this problem let me know. Thanks
I bought in June of 21 a 2021 Toyota Corolla LE brand new I only drove the car 300 miles and I started noticing a noise in the engine it wasn’t all the time only when it was a reference to like 2,000 RPM or 1800 RPM it was a knocking noise first it started when it was cold and wide awake I know when it was hot that it was the opposite it got worse when it was hot done the same thing all the time and it continued to sell loud I mentioned it to the guy that sold me the car he refused to even listen to it I was so disgusted I know was I heard all those Toyota’s making the same noise not when they’re brand-new something and some making noise I know it was not normal it sound like a bearing noise a worn-out Derek at 400 miles but it got a hundred miles I just started to get rid of a car I paid with tax
$24,000 I sold the car for $18,800 just to get rid of it cuz I did not want to deal with it it wasn’t worth it I was disgusted with it and I took a major loss I’m not typing this I’m using talk to text so I hope it all makes sense I remember hearing same noise in other used corolla not all many used corolla motor sound good other s same terrible noise when I heard that noise at 4,500 hundred miles I carefully broke in my corolla hearing same noise in some others I knew I got a lemon that no 1 will ever fix I lost 5000 dollars and I sold my 1997 corolla that ran as new no noise 27 yeah old car 500 sold it I paid 3500 dollars a 1991 corolla so I lost 8000 total and now a. 34 yo car runs quite and better no air bags or conditioning to me it was a total waste I should have kept my 97 Corolla so now I threw away over $8,000 and driving 1991 Corolla cuz the motor does not sound like it’s going to blow up like the brand new one
2022 Toyota Corolla, brights don’t stay on. And decayed reaction when turning switch on, light’s act weird.