2022 Toyota Corolla

On [XXX], I was involved in a motor vehicle collision involving my 2022 Toyota Corolla. My vehicle was struck from behind and pushed into another vehicle in front of me. My vehicle sustained significant damage to the front, rear, and sides. 1. What component or system failed? The airbag restraint system is the suspected component that malfunctioned. None of the airbags deployed during the collision, including the side airbags. The vehicle’s airbag control module and diagnostic system have been scanned by an independent mechanic. Diagnostic scan information may be available for inspection upon request. The vehicle and related components should be preserved for further inspection. 2. How was safety put at risk? There were three occupants in the vehicle, including myself and my two young children, ages [XXX] and [XXX]. Despite the significant collision and damage to the vehicle, none of the airbags deployed. This raised serious concerns about the safety of all occupants. We experienced injuries following the accident, and I am concerned that the failure of the airbag system may have increased the risk of injury. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed? UNKNOWN. An independent mechanic scanned the vehicle for diagnostic trouble codes. However, I do not yet have confirmation that the airbag system malfunction has been reproduced or that a specific defective component has been identified. 4. Has the vehicle been inspected? An independent mechanic has performed a diagnostic scan of the vehicle. The vehicle also sustained significant damage in the collision. UNKNOWN whether Toyota, a Toyota dealership, police, or insurance representatives have performed a specific inspection of the airbag system. 5. Were there warning lights or symptoms before the failure? UNKNOWN. I do not currently have confirmation of whether an airbag warning light or other warning message appeared before the collision. I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

NHTSA ID

11775383

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

Was backing up trying to park vehicle and suddenly vehicle accelerated forward on his own causing an accident (hit a pole). Smoke started coming out of the hood.

NHTSA ID

11771638

Incident

Oct 16, 2026

I currently am experiencing the early stages of the failure of the SECOND fuel pump that this car has. I experienced the same symptoms/problem (hesitation and stalling) a year or two ago with the stock fuel pump. I had the Toyota dealer that I purchased the car from in January of 2022 replace the fuel pump. I thought it was just a one-off situation. Now that the second pump is failing, I did some searching and saw that there was a recall for 2013-2020 Toyota Corollas for the very same problem. I think this fuel pump failure problem is likely repeating for the 2022 Corollas too.

NHTSA ID

11767802

Incident

Sep 28, 2026

I bought this Toyota second hand with a little over 29k I had it less than a month when the slave cylinder failed. While in this particular Corolla the slave cylinder and brake booster share fluids. So when I lost my clutch I also lost my brakes with my toddler In the car. Toyota is aware of the faulty slave cylinders and has decided to fix them as they come vrs doing a recall. We could have died. And to top it off Toyota refused to cover it under their power terrain warranty. The car still doesn’t drive correctly even after the dealership I bought it from agree to cover the cost. This is a 2022 Toyota Corolla se Manual transmission.

NHTSA ID

11763799

Incident

Nov 12, 2025

My passengers airbag light is on and it causes a safety issue. I called Toyota and they washed their hands off. Telling me that my VIN number does not fall under the recall where I know for a fact that car is made around the same time have many recalls with this particular issue. I was not given any help at all.

NHTSA ID

11762828

Incident

Sep 8, 2026

I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a failed engine coolant bypass valve on my 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex SE (VIN: [XXX], Mileage: 54,700). An authorized Toyota dealership has scanned the vehicle and confirmed active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P268115 ("Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Open"). This mechanical and electrical failure triggers an immediate dashboard warning and creates an imminent risk of sudden engine overheating, thermal engine damage, and catastrophic loss of motive power (stalling) while traveling at highway speeds, placing myself and other motorists at risk.Toyota is fully aware of this widespread defect and issued Customer Support Program (CSP) 24TE04 to extend the warranty on older models (2019–2021) for 10 years or 100,000 miles due to high part failure rates. However, my February 2022 vehicle was factory-equipped with the exact same defective, un-superseded valve part number, yet Toyota has arbitrarily excluded my vehicle from free repair based solely on its calendar production date.Furthermore, Toyota's corporate office has denied goodwill coverage because I am a secondhand owner without previous maintenance records, despite this being a sealed electrical actuator failure completely unrelated to routine maintenance. I am a [XXX] senior citizen living on a fixed Supplemental Security Income (SSI) budget. Toyota's denial forces an elderly, low-income consumer to either navigate a hazardous, stalling-prone vehicle on public roads or lose essential transportation because an arbitrary corporate policy places a $1,045 manufacturing defect repair entirely out of financial reach. I urge the NHTSA to audit Toyota's exclusion parameters for CSP 24TE04. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11761970

Incident

Aug 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the message "Power Steering Low" displayed. The master warning light illuminated, and the vehicle veered off into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

NHTSA ID

11761252

Incident

Aug 25, 2026

Mileage

75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while shifting gears on several occasions, the clutch was sticking. Additionally, while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the clutch was almost stuck to the floorboard. The contact placed a foot behind the clutch pedal to raise the clutch pedal manually off the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake fluid reservoir had drained; however, after adding brake fluid to the brake reservoir, the brake fluid level was low two days later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

NHTSA ID

11759527

Incident

Aug 21, 2026

Mileage

89,000 mi

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.

OBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0059-25.

Some 2020 – 2025 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a vibration or rattle noise from the right-hand engine mounting insulator sub-assembly. This condition will usually go away when the engine’s Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) are above idle. This condition is typically found on vehicles in warm climates/weather. No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are associated with this condition. This condition does not affect the operation of the vehicle.