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2022 Toyota Corolla Cross

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

Transmission Automatic (AV-S10)

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross pairs a 4.9-quart 0W-16 oil fill with an Automatic (AV-S10) transmission to deliver 31/33/32 mpg per EPA estimates. Its debut year logged 43 total owner complaints — topped by air bag reports — alongside two recalls, positioning it well below the 2023 peak of 173 complaints across the 2022–2026 model run and marking the start of a reliability trend that would bottom out at 18 complaints in 2025.

Model year20262025202420232022

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy31/33/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 600 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 48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnRELAYOEM · verified
Tire size215/65R17 99HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050 alt 17801F0020
Spark plug9091901297
Front wiper blades852220A060 alt 852120A060
Serpentine belt90916A2035
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603124040
Cabin air filter871390R030 alt 871390E040

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.6 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3263 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 33 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

8.4–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2022 LE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022LE 2.0L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec169 hpAWD
2022XLE 2.0L I-410.70 sec17.80 sec169 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.30 sec15.60 sec196 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.70 sec196 hpAWD
2023Hybrid XSE 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.50 sec15.60 sec196 hpAWD
2024Hybrid SE Nightshade 2.0L I-4 + Elec7.60 sec15.70 sec196 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidToyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.52 qt
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-16

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.93-1.06 lbs
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity2.37 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.413
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°37 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) · 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) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
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) · 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 Cross serves as the baseline for this federal record, reporting 43 complaints, 2 recalls, and 69 TSBs. Across the generation, the data shows a significant spike in 2023 with 173 complaints and 4 recalls, followed by a sharp decline in 2024 and subsequent years. For the 2022 model, the primary complaint areas were Air Bags (5) and the Engine (3), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. The record also notes 6 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint for the target year. Because the 2022 model avoids the high volume of complaints and recalls seen in 2023, it is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
69
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
43
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 43 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train,Engine2
Steering,Engine2
Seats2
Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V384000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 30/05/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact…

23V864000Air Bags:FrontalReported 20/12/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 69 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-0066-24 Rev22026-02-11StructureSome 2022 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross and 2023 – 2026 model year Corolla Cross Hybrid…
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…

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 Cross take?

4.9 qt of ILSAC GF-6B 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Corolla Cross have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla Cross get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 33 highway / 32 combined mpg.