2022 Toyota Corolla Safety Report

The 2022 Toyota Corolla presents a strong overall safety profile based on NHTSA crash test ratings, achieving a perfect 5-star rating in Overall, Frontal, and Side crash tests, and a 4-star rating in Rollover. This indicates excellent performance in protecting occupants during collisions. However, despite these high ratings, the vehicle has accumulated 82 NHTSA complaints, with 10 reported injuries, though no crashes, fires, or deaths have been attributed to these complaints. A notable absence of recalls for the 2022 model year suggests that no widespread, critical safety defects have been identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA requiring a recall campaign. Analysis of the complaint data reveals several recurring patterns. The 'POWER TRAIN' component leads with 10 complaints, frequently citing issues with clutch slave cylinder failure in manual transmissions, leading to an inability to shift gears or the clutch pedal depressing to the floor. 'SERVICE BRAKES' account for 8 complaints, including instances of automatic parking brake failure to release. The 'ELECTRICAL SYSTEM' and 'AIR BAGS' each have 6 and 5 complaints respectively, with airbag complaints specifically mentioning non-deployment in a collision, which is a significant safety concern despite the high crash test ratings. Other significant complaint areas include 'UNKNOWN OR OTHER' (6 complaints), 'EXTERIOR LIGHTING' (5 complaints, often related to insufficient low beam visibility or headlamp assembly failures), and 'VISIBILITY/WIPER' (5 complaints, including wipers stopping during rain). Engine-related issues, specifically coolant bypass valve failures leading to overheating, are also present with 4 complaints. While the crash test performance is exemplary, the reported issues, particularly those concerning power train, brakes, and airbag non-deployment, warrant attention for potential buyers.

Our recommendation: While the 2022 Toyota Corolla boasts excellent crash test ratings, potential buyers should be aware of reported power train issues, particularly clutch slave cylinder failures in manual transmissions, and ensure all safety features, including airbags and exterior lighting, are functioning optimally.