Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting this email to formally report a potential vehicle safety defect involving my 2022 Toyota Corolla. Vehicle information: - Make/Model: 2022 Toyota Corolla - In-service date: 08/18/2022 My vehicle sustained significant wiring damage caused by rodents. Toyota has denied warranty and financial assistance, characterizing the issue as an “outside influence.” However, according to what I read online, modern vehicles —including Toyota models—use soy-based or bio-based wiring insulation, which is widely documented to attract rodents. The damage affected critical electrical wiring, creating potential safety hazards including loss of vehicle function and increased fire risk. This is not merely cosmetic damage but impacts esse
2022 Toyota Corolla owner complaints
92 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
electrical 4 complaints shown
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact stated that the windows would roll up and down independently. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system screen turned black intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the battery was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred, and the contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer. The contact stated that the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Touchscreen/Infotainment Display randomly shut down while driving without warning and no longer functions. This could not be reset by holding the power button or disconnecting the vehicle battery. The backup camera still works, and the radio can be heard when the power button is pressed, but the display remains on a black screen and none of the controls on the steering wheel or headunit work. At night, the lights on the buttons for the multimedia display turn on and off every 10 seconds which is extremely distracting and has the potential to cause an accident. This defective part serves as a safety issue, as this is where critical maintenance and hybrid battery power related errors displayed. In addition there are many critical controls locked behind the screen r
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine failure was intermittent but had recurred at various speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was drained, and needed to be jumpstart the vehicle more than twice. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
powertrain 3 complaints shown
The Slave Cylinder failed at 33,186k. So, now the car is needing a new slave cylinder and clutch because the clutch has been contaminated.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch in the manual transmission vehicle briefly failed to engage, disabling the ability to shift gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,000.
While driving and attemping to merge on highway heard a loud pop and bang sound from car car started rolling like vehicle was in neutral. This is a safety issue due to this involving the transmission and couldve caused an accident if vehicle was on highway. Warning lights such as the check engine light, traction, ABS, and multiple other messages on dash.
brakes 2 complaints shown
Overheating rotors, had to replace brakes twice in less than 2 years. This can cause an accident.
EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated message on the dashboard briefly before start-up. This has occurred even though the car hasn't had any issues before. The braking system is functional, except regardless of time and temperature, the message still displays. The car's battery is in good condition and no low power level is displayed.
airbags 2 complaints shown
The airbags didn't work And the other information unknown
On October 1st, 2025, I was in a car accident. I was side-swiped on the highway by a truck, which led me to collide with a metal fence. My airbags did not deploy after the collision. After filing a claim with my insurance company on October 1st, I was informed the same day that my vehicle is a total loss. Prior to the accident, there were no warning lamps or messages.
steering 2 complaints shown
My daughter was driving yesterday when the steering wheel locked suddenly. She was sideswiped by another vehicle that hit the wheel well and forced the steering to work again. The occupants of the other vehicle did not pull over so she drove on to my work where she broke down crying and explained what happened. I took the car in yesterday to diagnose any issues with the car and was told that this is a feature that Toyota has when the car hits something like a pothole at faster speeds. My daughter could not have been going terribly fast considering it was 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles on Olympic Blvd. during the height of rush hour; however, most concerning is I was told that according to diagnostics this is the third time the car had done this due to "aggressive acceleration". They told me
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel locked. Additionally, the windshield wipers and the windshield washer fluid engaged independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two times, and the dealer informed the contact that the failure could be related to loosened battery cables. Additionally, the vehicle was test-driven, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and making a turn. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering ECU assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persi
tires 2 complaints shown
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.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla equipped with Hankook tires Tire Line: Kinergy Tire Size 205/55R/16 DOT Number(N/A). The contact stated that the low tire pressure warning light would frequently appear on the instrument panel due to low tire pressure on all four tires. The contact also stated that a loud, whining noise would emit from all four tires while driving at various speeds. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The tires have yet to be repaired. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
suspension 1 complaint shown
Coolant bypass value change and they have put 500$ for labour total 656$ for value change
other 1 complaint shown
My engine stalled while driving. My low tire pressure light came on and an hour or so later I was turning left at a light. My left turn signal was on. Suddenly my car stalled and the message that stated Put in park, steering power low showed on screen. Put car in park and restarted and it started right up. Dealer said no codes and could not replicate. Only 18,000 miles on car. Huge safety issue!!!!!
lighting 1 complaint shown
Mechanical failure of the headlight assembly system. Sensors for the headlight assembly is sending false failure alerts.
body 1 complaint shown
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the front bumper on the driver’s side occasionally detached while driving 50 MPH or more, and while driving over rough roads. The contact was able to reattach the bumper. The dealer had been contacted but the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 47,200.
visibility 1 complaint shown
Exterior headlight design is a big safety issue when driving at night. The low beams do not offer enough lighting when going around turns or hills. Even on flat roads it is not enough and very dangerous. The high beams help but are also not providing the visibility needed at night . When raining and using low beams at night it’s like driving in the dark! Please redesign!