This page covers 2 recalls, 42 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.
30–32 mpg combined
7.4–7.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross, complaints spread across several systems with no single dominant theme, but engine and airbag concerns draw the most reports. On the engine side, owners describe coolant-related failures, specifically a coolant bypass valve that leaks and triggers error codes, typically surfacing around 40,000 miles. Airbag complaints center on non-deployment in collisions that owners felt should have triggered the system, along with reports of a knee bolster airbag not inflating correctly and seatbelts releasing during impact. Steering rounds out the top three reported systems, though the complaint volume across all categories is relatively modest for a vehicle with 42 total reports. A handful of owners also describe a rear side window shattering spontaneously at highway speed with no obvious external cause, though that pattern appears in only a small number of reports.
42
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross has two recalls, both centering on the same issue: the instrument panel may lack a required perforation that allows the front-passenger airbag to deploy correctly in a crash.
When the airbag fires, it is designed to burst through a specific weakened section of the instrument panel to reach the passenger. Without that perforation, the panel can block or redirect the bag, meaning it may not inflate in the right direction or with the right coverage to protect the front passenger. One of these recalls covers vehicles that were previously brought in for an earlier repair attempt on this same defect, reflecting that some prior inspections did not fully resolve the problem. Owners of this model should verify whether their specific vehicle falls under either or both filings, as the remedy involves confirming or replacing the instrument panel to ensure the airbag can deploy as intended.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may lack a required perforation, preventing the front-passenger air bag from deploying correctly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel if needed at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may lack required perforations, preventing the front-passenger air bag from deploying correctly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
