2022 Toyota Corolla XLEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Toyota Corolla XLE

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City
29
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
274 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.8L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems89 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 89 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota Corolla XLE. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
18
Power Train
13
Engine
12
Brakes
12
Lighting
9
Air Bags
9
Visibility / Wipers
8
Structure
7

2022 Toyota Corolla XLE problems by category: Electrical System: 18 complaints, Power Train: 13 complaints, Engine: 12 complaints, Brakes: 12 complaints, Lighting: 9 complaints, Air Bags: 9 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 8 complaints, Structure: 7 complaints.

18
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
18
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 03/30/2026ODI#11727887
The component that failed is the coolant bypass valve, which is part of the engine cooling system. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The issue was first indicated by an "Engine Ma…
Power TrainFiled: 01/18/2026ODI#11711793
Hello, on October 14th 2024 I reached out to Toyota over a “engine maintenance required” message on my dash along with a check engine light. I took it to the local toyota dealership in Downey CA. Afte…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/12/20221 InjuryODI#11479072
I was traveling on the interstate through Missouri through to Kansas to get back to California on July 5, 2022 in my brand new just got april 18 2022 toyota corolla hybrid when the entire electrical p…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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