NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Toyota Corolla Safety Ratings
The 2022 Toyota Corolla scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 94 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback enters our assessment with a clean record: zero recalls are on file with NHTSA. This, combined with its standard suite of crash-avoidance technology, underpins its strong showing in our metrics. The model earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band.
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback received a 5-out-of-5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 4 Hatchback/Wagons from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Toyota Corolla ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 94 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 2 of 4 Hatchback/Wagons tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
The 2022 Corolla Hatchback achieved an Exceptional rating from the NHTSA Safety Index, scoring 90 out of 100. This marks an improvement from the 2021 model year's Strong band score of 89 out of 100. Its crash-protection sub-score reached 66 out of 70, reflecting near-perfect performance in NHTSA testing. It earned 5-star ratings for overall, frontal, and side impact protection. The avoidance-tech sub-score received a perfect 10 out of 10, attributed to standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The defect-record sub-score stands at 14 out of 20, bolstered by the absence of any recalls for the 2022 model year. While owner complaints remain unverified, 94 reports were filed, with notable concentrations in the Electrical System and Power Train.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Toyota Corolla perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback achieved a nearly perfect performance in federal safety testing. NHTSA awarded the vehicle an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with top marks in both frontal and side crash protection. Its rollover rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a measured rollover risk of 11 percent and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test, was the sole category to not receive a 5-star score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16636
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean recall record directly contributes to the defect-record portion of its Safety Index score.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
Owners have filed 94 unverified complaints with NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (19 reports), Power Train (15), Service Brakes (14), and Engine (13). These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects.
94 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
The 2022 Corolla Hatchback has no recalls currently on file with NHTSA. This absence of open safety campaigns is notable, though prospective buyers should still verify the recall status of any individual vehicle by VIN, as new actions can be initiated at any time.
- The 2022 model year crossed from the Strong band into the Exceptional band on the NHTSA Safety Index, rising to 90/100 from the 2021 score of 89/100, a band-level improvement driven by crash results and a zero-recall record.
- NHTSA awarded this specific model year a perfect 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars in both frontal and side protection; the only sub-maximum score is the 4-star rollover rating, accompanied by an 11 percent rollover risk figure.
- All three key crash-avoidance technologies, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, not optional, which accounts for the perfect 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
- The 94 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year show the Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem area with 19 reports, followed by Power Train at 15 and Service Brakes at 14; these are consumer allegations only and do not represent confirmed defects.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Toyota Corolla places
The 2022 Toyota Corolla qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Toyota Corolla safety questions
Was the 2022 Toyota Corolla crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Toyota Corolla, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Toyota Corolla crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Toyota Corolla earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Toyota Corolla as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Toyota Corolla?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 94 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Toyota Corolla. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Corolla years
Rivals in Hatchback/Wagon (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Ford Transit Connect | 89/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Transit | 56/100 | 2 of 5 | 16 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16636), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Corolla 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 2 of 4 in the Hatchback/Wagon class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.