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2022 Toyota Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Corolla.

The 2022 Toyota Corolla continues its practical compact-sedan role, with its engine taking 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil. Owner feedback for this model year totals 95 complaints, primarily in the powertrain area, and it carries zero recalls. Set against the Corolla’s complaint history from 1990 to 2026—where the 2009 model year peaked at 1,533 complaints—this generation sits comfortably among the more reliable vintages, reflecting a notably low incidence of reported issues.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · 310 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 140R · 310 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire size195/65R15 91SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901297 alt 9091901289
Battery2880025010 alt 2880037130
Front wiper blades8522212A90 alt 8521252220
Serpentine belt90916A2035 alt 90916A2024
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 163250T030
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3042 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2024 GR Premium 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021XSE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.30 sec15.70 sec168 hpFWD
2021SE Apex Sedan 2.0L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec169 hpFWD
2021XSE Apex Sedan 2.0L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec169 hpFWD
2021XSE Apex Sedan 2.0L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec169 hpFWD
2023GR Morizo 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-34.40 sec13.00 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Circuit 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-34.90 sec13.30 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Circuit 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.00 sec13.30 sec300 hpAWD
2023GR Circuit 5-door Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-35.40 sec13.70 sec300 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1 qt
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Engine Oil0W-16

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17mm
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts21.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug37.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Oil TypeND-11
Oil Capacity3.73-4.22 oz
Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance310 cca
Standard BCI Group Number47

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
128.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°28 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use several steps to torque bolts evenly to 36.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 45°36 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°37 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°36 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Brake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Toyota Corolla shows a notable improvement in federal complaint metrics compared to the generation's earlier turmoil: complaints dropped to 95 from 182 in 2021, with zero recalls and zero investigations—the cleanest regulatory record in the dataset for any model year with meaningful volume. This follows a trend of declining complaints that began after the 2020 spike (302 complaints, 5 recalls), suggesting the manufacturer addressed earlier powertrain and safety concerns during this generational cycle. The top complaint areas—Power Train (12), Service Brakes (8), and Air Bags (7)—align with recurring issues seen across prior years, but at substantially reduced frequency. TSB volume also fell to 109 from 169, indicating fewer field service bulletins needed. The subsequent 2023 model year saw three recalls reappear and 2024 added two more, suggesting 2022's zero-recall record may reflect the end of a warranty-covered issue cycle rather than a fundamentally new architecture. With 12 crash-related complaints but zero fire complaints, the data does not indicate a systemic safety defect. The 2022 model year represents the low point of the complaint arc within this generation and offers the strongest combination of proven production maturity and regulatory cleanliness, making it a comparatively favorable year to purchase used.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
109
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
95
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 95 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train12
Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes8
Air Bags7
Electrical System6
Engine5
Exterior Lighting5
Visibility/Wiper5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0088-23 Rev22025-08-19EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0059-25.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Corolla take?

4.4 qt of ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.