Update: This car was totaled in February 2023. A deer ran into the front side of my car then rolled over the hood/top of the car. Driver's side airbags deployed, front steering wheel airbags did not. I went to the NHSTA website to make a report about the airbag failure and my VIN# couldn't be found so they asked me to call in. The NHSTA agent said she'd never experienced a VIN# not coming up in the system and said the only explanation would be that the manufacturer didn't report the VIN# to NHSTA. This is a huge deal because NHSTA regulates consumer complaints and initiates investigations which lead to recalls. So, if your VIN# isn't in the system, you won't be notified of problems that arise with your vehicle.
@@lchicks86 I see, you lost the down payment. And why your vin not in the system? The dealer trying to save some money or what? Get a lawyer to sue the dealer, or write to Toyota Japan to revoke his dealership.
Same issues when I got my 2021 Camry brand new. Body panels unaligned and scratched each other on bumps, to the point of rust. Lots of interior noise and rattles from all the cheap plastics. Won’t be buying a Toyota anymore.
This is why you only buy toyotas imported straight from japan (prius, rav4 prime, 4runner, 86). You will pay a lot more for those cars but it is totally worth it. I have all made in japan 2022 mazda cx9 I do not have quality control issues like yours.
I thought I was alone with these problems. My apex has been in two times for alignment.and once for a creaking noise that happen when I hit a bump or go up a driveway. Dealership said they had to realign the door. Now I have to close the door to hard to close. My 2002 civic had way better build quality even with it being 21 years old should have kept it.
Thanks for posting! Definitely not in your head the car is definitely messed up , I have a 22 xse apex and I’m lucky to have no issues with it. I haven’t checked where it was made tho tbh. Will definitely be checking all this stuff in the future thanks again 🙏🏽
Hi! Came across this video I can stand by you and say that the corollas from japan are built with much stricter guidelines. I have the EXACT same problems. I to bought a 21 corolla se had zero complains. After a year of owning it I decided to trade it in for the apex as I thought it would be much nicer. However I noticed the same trunk lid gap issue as yours and the door being difficult to shut. The other thing I noticed where the clips on my front bumper had failed and caused a gap by the driver side headlight. It’s a shame finding out you can’t even trust the assembly of a vehicle in the US. Anyways good luck I hope you can fix all the issues.
@@lchicks86 i have the same issue with a 2021 apex se the front bumper has a gap under headlights on both sides n i feel like the car pull to the left when driving my car has 13600 miles
Love how most think that any Lexus/Toyota is perfect and can never had an issue. Never had more starters and batteries replaced like Toyota products with speaker grilles that crumble and interior parts that break.
That's not what I meant by my post. The point is, Toyotas built in Japan have much superior quality than Toyotas build elsewhere. For example, the car in the video was built in Mississippi. I now have a 2023 Corolla that was built in Japan and there is simply no comparison in quality.
This is why I don't mess with new cars I'd rather buy an ls400 and know I got a super reliable car I personally think you should just dump it and buy a 90s Corolla or Camry i4 you will have next to no issues or problems Ever since Japanese auto manufacturers started making their cars in USA plants they are horrible Definitely don't mess with it especially with a cvt transmission. I would buy a late 90s Toyota Camry with the inline 4 cylinder and the manual transmission but the automatics were extremely tough too Hopefully you can figure out these issues
Despite all the problems you stated that car will retain its value far more better than all the the other Corolla editions. That car is worth keeping if you treat it well not like a beat up Chevy.
At the time this video was made, the car was about 4 weeks old and it was purchased brand new. The "mess" in my car was literally two purses, a water jug, a cup in the cup holder and toothbrush. 🤣 Are you actually saying that aggressive driving would cause the body parts to misalign on a new car, a 4 cylinder front wheel drive automatic Corolla at that....really? 😂 You obviously didn't listen to what was said in the video because the wheel alignment and body panel issues were discovered on the day it was purchased new from the dealership. And after numerous repair attempts by the dealership they still couldn't fix the issues. Maybe next time you decide to comment on a video, you should listen to the information stated in the video first so people don't question your intelligence.
I got a 2022 corolla le and have none of these issues think you got a "Monday" car, or was damaged during shipping keep track of it all and use the lemon law. Also contact the main toyota usa office they take complaints seriously and will force dealers to take care of you.
They are not comfortable; very stiff. It weird because as I said, I had a 2021 version of my same car that was made in Japan and the seats felt totally different. It was such a better quality car.
My car rides so rough. Its so bad that if I had an infant, I dont think it would be safe for them to ride in this car because their head would be bouncing everywhere.
Wow that’s crazy af. Failure on the dealer after reading your update. As a joke. I like to say cars have their own personality, and after a while it reflects upon the characteristics of the driver as well 😂
@@lchicks86 man that sucks/: sorry you had to go through some inconvenience. You should’ve been reimbursed or at least given complimentary after such fiasco.
#1) Door problem: You need to clean your door jams. Your car door jams definitely looked dirty. So the door will not close and open perfectly because the door jambs, and the rubber seals are dirty and sticky. You need to clean and wipe them down. Wipe down the entire door jam and the entire rubber seal around the entire doors. Do this to all 4 doors. #2a) Have your car's alignment done at a place that has been doing alignments for over 50 to 60 years. The older mechanics are better than the younger mechanics. 2b) You also need to have the tires rotated too. While you drove the car with the alignment off for a while, the tires were worn out and are out of proper shape causing the tires to wear unevenly. Rotate those tires. If the dealership can not repair the whole in your seat, then take the seat to an upholstery shop. You will have to do some homework and make phone calls to find a shop that does upholstery. If the car was totaled in February 2023, then there will always be problems with the car....
I purchased this car new and this video was made when it was only about 6 weeks old. As I said in the video, all of the issues I point out were issues that were present the day after purchasing the car new off the lot. The car was totaled a year after this video was posted.
@@coachgomes This corolla was made in Mississippi. Many of the Mississippi Toyotas have issues. The Corolla I have now came from Japan and its perfect. No issues whatsoever. The quality difference is huge.
I just bought a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla LE and I have the exact same problem with the driver's door. All other 3 doors open and close perfect... however the drivers door sounds a lot different when you open it. The door has an indented gap at the top..... goes in too far compared to the other 3 doors. I'm just living with it because I hate dealerships.
@@lchicks86 U.S.A. I wish it was made in Japan! I had a 2017 Subaru Impreza base model hatchback before this car and it was also made in the U.S.A. That car had 7 recalls and numerous other problems with it... when it had 53,000 miles on it I traded it in and the engine was knocking... It was the first year Subaru made vehicles in the U.S.A. Wish I could afford a Lexus made in Japan.
@@nicholassuriano6957I have my 2020 Corolla made from Mississippi and none of the problems you have and mine it’s an LE and it’s been a perfect vehicle from the go.
Unfortunately no. I was basically told that its all in my head and the car is fine. They even said its okay for a car to fail an alignment diagnostic. I can't make this shit up. 100% gaslighting me.
Thanks for uploading this video. I’m set on the ‘22 Corolla XSE Apex edition and this is my first time seeing QC issues. From the comments on this video it looks like other people are experiencing the same. I’m still very set on this car, but your video is going to help me out when visiting the dealer. I’d like to do a thorough walk through of the vehicle before purchasing. Please keep us updated with videos! You’ve earned a subscriber ✅ Are there any other issues you’ve noticed since you last posted this video? Anything else we should be on the lookout for? Thanks for blessing us by informing us of these QC issues. Your video was extremely helpful!
I'm in hopes that the XSE Apex is of better quality. Something to note: Toyota has officially discontinued the Apex. It was only produced in 2021 and 2022, with only 6000 units produced each year. So, there are only 12,000 of these in existence. One could look at it as a collector opportunity or, one could ask why the haulted production. I can only speak on my experience, trading a 2021 SE made in Japan for the 2022 Apex made in Mississippi. I stand firm on the fact the quality of my Japanese made SE is far superior to my current Mississippi made 2022 Apex. It doesn't even feel like I'm driving the same brand car. So many differences...radio sound quality, interior dash construction material....even down to the fabric from which the headliner, floor boards, and seats are made. And, to date, 2 Toyota dealerships have yet to determine the cause of my alignment issues. The SE was so smooth. The Apex I currently own, however, isn't suitable for an infant. The bumps and suspension are so bad that drinks in my console slosh out repeatedly and, people have vowed to never ride in my vehicle again.
I got my 6 speed manual 2022 Apex in November. All my doors and trunk are aligned but the doors are a bit hard to close. i thought it was because the car was air tight. When a window is open they close better. i also had to do the alignment 3 months after and i only took it in because i hit a huge pothole. My main complain on the car is the stiff ride, the "sports tuned suspension" sucks. In fact i want to change them when i can, maybe air shocks or something else, any suggestions? I drive in the city and the roads in San Francisco are horrible. Can't think of anything else right now but thanks for the video. Sorry your car got totaled and glad you are ok.
My car is currently in the dealership, the manual transmission blew up at only 35k miles. Be careful because this is a known issue. Hopefully, this doesn't happen to you.
@@suryavajra For me personally, I would 100% avoid it because the ride quality is so bad. I just bought a 2023 Corolla SE Infrared hybrid and its such a better car. Test drive an Apex and then test drive a Regular SE or XSE and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Update: This car was totaled in February 2023. A deer ran into the front side of my car then rolled over the hood/top of the car. Driver's side airbags deployed, front steering wheel airbags did not. I went to the NHSTA website to make a report about the airbag failure and my VIN# couldn't be found so they asked me to call in. The NHSTA agent said she'd never experienced a VIN# not coming up in the system and said the only explanation would be that the manufacturer didn't report the VIN# to NHSTA. This is a huge deal because NHSTA regulates consumer complaints and initiates investigations which lead to recalls. So, if your VIN# isn't in the system, you won't be notified of problems that arise with your vehicle.
So did the insurance company pay you and full amount or what?
@@motto666 Insurance totaled the car and paid it off. But I got no money from it at all.
@@lchicks86 I see, you lost the down payment. And why your vin not in the system? The dealer trying to save some money or what? Get a lawyer to sue the dealer, or write to Toyota Japan to revoke his dealership.
Same issues when I got my 2021 Camry brand new. Body panels unaligned and scratched each other on bumps, to the point of rust. Lots of interior noise and rattles from all the cheap plastics. Won’t be buying a Toyota anymore.
@@andrewgus8763 What is the first letter of your VIN?
This is why you only buy toyotas imported straight from japan (prius, rav4 prime, 4runner, 86). You will pay a lot more for those cars but it is totally worth it. I have all made in japan 2022 mazda cx9 I do not have quality control issues like yours.
I thought I was alone with these problems. My apex has been in two times for alignment.and once for a creaking noise that happen when I hit a bump or go up a driveway. Dealership said they had to realign the door. Now I have to close the door to hard to close. My 2002 civic had way better build quality even with it being 21 years old should have kept it.
The problems are real. None of the Apex corollas were made in Japan. There's a huge quality different in a Japanese Toyota and domestic Toyota.
I do have the se apex manual transmission and have not encounter any of the issues from your video.
How do you feel about the suspension? i got the manual 6 speed apex too.
Anyone having vibration at 1200 rpm? Especially st slow speeds
There's always better quality control made in Japan than America!
100 % facts
Thanks for posting! Definitely not in your head the car is definitely messed up , I have a 22 xse apex and I’m lucky to have no issues with it. I haven’t checked where it was made tho tbh. Will definitely be checking all this stuff in the future thanks again 🙏🏽
Hi! Came across this video I can stand by you and say that the corollas from japan are built with much stricter guidelines. I have the EXACT same problems. I to bought a 21 corolla se had zero complains. After a year of owning it I decided to trade it in for the apex as I thought it would be much nicer. However I noticed the same trunk lid gap issue as yours and the door being difficult to shut. The other thing I noticed where the clips on my front bumper had failed and caused a gap by the driver side headlight. It’s a shame finding out you can’t even trust the assembly of a vehicle in the US. Anyways good luck I hope you can fix all the issues.
Thank you so much for sharing! When the dealerships keep telling you you're wrong you start to think you're going crazy.
@@lchicks86 i have the same issue with a 2021 apex se the front bumper has a gap under headlights on both sides n i feel like the car pull to the left when driving my car has 13600 miles
X3 on the bumper clips
Love how most think that any Lexus/Toyota is perfect and can never had an issue. Never had more starters and batteries replaced like Toyota products with speaker grilles that crumble and interior parts that break.
That's not what I meant by my post. The point is, Toyotas built in Japan have much superior quality than Toyotas build elsewhere. For example, the car in the video was built in Mississippi. I now have a 2023 Corolla that was built in Japan and there is simply no comparison in quality.
This is why I don't mess with new cars
I'd rather buy an ls400 and know I got a super reliable car
I personally think you should just dump it and buy a 90s Corolla or Camry i4 you will have next to no issues or problems
Ever since Japanese auto manufacturers started making their cars in USA plants they are horrible
Definitely don't mess with it especially with a cvt transmission.
I would buy a late 90s Toyota Camry with the inline 4 cylinder and the manual transmission but the automatics were extremely tough too
Hopefully you can figure out these issues
Hard to dump a car thats financed.
Despite all the problems you stated that car will retain its value far more better than all the the other Corolla editions. That car is worth keeping if you treat it well not like a beat up Chevy.
Looks like this vehicle has been driven by an aggressive driver. Judging by the mess in your car, this is probably on the user.
At the time this video was made, the car was about 4 weeks old and it was purchased brand new. The "mess" in my car was literally two purses, a water jug, a cup in the cup holder and toothbrush. 🤣 Are you actually saying that aggressive driving would cause the body parts to misalign on a new car, a 4 cylinder front wheel drive automatic Corolla at that....really? 😂 You obviously didn't listen to what was said in the video because the wheel alignment and body panel issues were discovered on the day it was purchased new from the dealership. And after numerous repair attempts by the dealership they still couldn't fix the issues. Maybe next time you decide to comment on a video, you should listen to the information stated in the video first so people don't question your intelligence.
It's disappointing see that a literal kia can be built better than this
Toyotas built in Japan are amazing. This one, however, was built in Mississippi.
@@lchicks86 that explains a lot!
I got a 22 manual apex and yes the quality is just not 💯. Plastics don’t aligned right specially front bumper
Never buy a car made in USA.
I didn't want to but I didn't really have a choice.
Nothing wrong with car made from USA. I got one made from Mississippi and it’s been great.
Just bought a 2022 Corolla LE and i have probably 7 issues with mine and yeah they are heaps
Was in made in the US?
@@lchicks86 nope
Dam Idk if I j got lucky but my 22 xse had noting wrong with I’m sorry that shit happened with yours I’d be pissed
Was your car made in Japan?
Glad I stay away from the Apex and waited for the the 23’ SE
Im surprised anybody would buy the apex.
I have no idea why the video quality is so bad. Sorry yall
Thank you for your story. Sorry to hear you’re having those problems. I wish you the best of luck new subscriber.
We all need to report these issues on the NHTSA website. If not, no one will know about them.
😂😂😂😂
I got a 2022 corolla le and have none of these issues think you got a "Monday" car, or was damaged during shipping
keep track of it all and use the lemon law. Also contact the main toyota usa office they take complaints seriously and will force dealers to take care of you.
Was your Corolla made in Japan or somewhere else?
@@lchicks86 pretty sure made in USA (Mississippi)
VINs starting with "1", "4", or "5" represent vehicles assembled in the United States confirmed
how do the seats feel?? on a road trip we have a 22 c-hr and the seats are really bad and not a good road trip car.....
They are not comfortable; very stiff. It weird because as I said, I had a 2021 version of my same car that was made in Japan and the seats felt totally different. It was such a better quality car.
My car rides so rough. Its so bad that if I had an infant, I dont think it would be safe for them to ride in this car because their head would be bouncing everywhere.
@@lchicks86 thanks for the reply and was kinda thinking it would not be good for our family....thanks
Wow that’s crazy af. Failure on the dealer after reading your update.
As a joke. I like to say cars have their own personality, and after a while it reflects upon the characteristics of the driver as well 😂
True lol. The issues on that car were discovered day one though.
@@lchicks86 man that sucks/: sorry you had to go through some inconvenience. You should’ve been reimbursed or at least given complimentary after such fiasco.
@@__knull6554 It was definitely a stressful and dumb situation
#1) Door problem: You need to clean your door jams. Your car door jams definitely looked dirty. So the door will not close and open perfectly because the door jambs, and the rubber seals are dirty and sticky. You need to clean and wipe them down. Wipe down the entire door jam and the entire rubber seal around the entire doors. Do this to all 4 doors. #2a) Have your car's alignment done at a place that has been doing alignments for over 50 to 60 years. The older mechanics are better than the younger mechanics. 2b) You also need to have the tires rotated too. While you drove the car with the alignment off for a while, the tires were worn out and are out of proper shape causing the tires to wear unevenly. Rotate those tires. If the dealership can not repair the whole in your seat, then take the seat to an upholstery shop. You will have to do some homework and make phone calls to find a shop that does upholstery. If the car was totaled in February 2023, then there will always be problems with the car....
I purchased this car new and this video was made when it was only about 6 weeks old. As I said in the video, all of the issues I point out were issues that were present the day after purchasing the car new off the lot. The car was totaled a year after this video was posted.
@@lchicks86 So, you no longer have the car due to the deer accident...???
@@coachgomes Correct. This video was made when the car was only a few weeks old.
@@coachgomes This corolla was made in Mississippi. Many of the Mississippi Toyotas have issues. The Corolla I have now came from Japan and its perfect. No issues whatsoever. The quality difference is huge.
Just purchased an apex last night… I’ll have to do a quick walk around and look at everything now after seeing the issues with your car😅
Im sorry ❤
@@lchicks86 hope you’re still enjoying the vehicle besides those issues 😭
@@Kevinzfadez I despise it to be honest. I wish I never bought it.
My bumper clips just failed 😂
I just bought a brand new 2022 Toyota Corolla LE and I have the exact same problem with the driver's door. All other 3 doors open and close perfect... however the drivers door sounds a lot different when you open it. The door has an indented gap at the top..... goes in too far compared to the other 3 doors. I'm just living with it because I hate dealerships.
Where was it made?
@@lchicks86 U.S.A. I wish it was made in Japan! I had a 2017 Subaru Impreza base model hatchback before this car and it was also made in the U.S.A. That car had 7 recalls and numerous other problems with it... when it had 53,000 miles on it I traded it in and the engine was knocking... It was the first year Subaru made vehicles in the U.S.A. Wish I could afford a Lexus made in Japan.
@@nicholassuriano6957I have my 2020 Corolla made from Mississippi and none of the problems you have and mine it’s an LE and it’s been a perfect vehicle from the go.
How long did she wait for this car
Any updates?
Unfortunately no. I was basically told that its all in my head and the car is fine. They even said its okay for a car to fail an alignment diagnostic. I can't make this shit up. 100% gaslighting me.
Thanks for uploading this video. I’m set on the ‘22 Corolla XSE Apex edition and this is my first time seeing QC issues. From the comments on this video it looks like other people are experiencing the same.
I’m still very set on this car, but your video is going to help me out when visiting the dealer. I’d like to do a thorough walk through of the vehicle before purchasing. Please keep us updated with videos! You’ve earned a subscriber ✅
Are there any other issues you’ve noticed since you last posted this video? Anything else we should be on the lookout for?
Thanks for blessing us by informing us of these QC issues. Your video was extremely helpful!
I'm in hopes that the XSE Apex is of better quality. Something to note: Toyota has officially discontinued the Apex. It was only produced in 2021 and 2022, with only 6000 units produced each year. So, there are only 12,000 of these in existence. One could look at it as a collector opportunity or, one could ask why the haulted production. I can only speak on my experience, trading a 2021 SE made in Japan for the 2022 Apex made in Mississippi. I stand firm on the fact the quality of my Japanese made SE is far superior to my current Mississippi made 2022 Apex. It doesn't even feel like I'm driving the same brand car. So many differences...radio sound quality, interior dash construction material....even down to the fabric from which the headliner, floor boards, and seats are made. And, to date, 2 Toyota dealerships have yet to determine the cause of my alignment issues. The SE was so smooth. The Apex I currently own, however, isn't suitable for an infant. The bumps and suspension are so bad that drinks in my console slosh out repeatedly and, people have vowed to never ride in my vehicle again.
I have other details I haven't mentioned. Feel free to email me and we can have a chat or a call to discuss. Email: lcainwebb@gmail.com
@@lchicks86 I tried emailing you, but it says the email address does not exist 🤔
Nonetheless, I appreciate the information!
@@chessme454 lcainwebb@gmail.com lcblush@gmail.com 601.951.3244
@@lchicks86 thank you. I’ve emailed both addresses. 🙏🏻
I got my 6 speed manual 2022 Apex in November. All my doors and trunk are aligned but the doors are a bit hard to close. i thought it was because the car was air tight. When a window is open they close better. i also had to do the alignment 3 months after and i only took it in because i hit a huge pothole. My main complain on the car is the stiff ride, the "sports tuned suspension" sucks. In fact i want to change them when i can, maybe air shocks or something else, any suggestions? I drive in the city and the roads in San Francisco are horrible. Can't think of anything else right now but thanks for the video. Sorry your car got totaled and glad you are ok.
My car is currently in the dealership, the manual transmission blew up at only 35k miles. Be careful because this is a known issue. Hopefully, this doesn't happen to you.
Toyota junk. Nothing new.
Let me guess your probably a Dodge or Jeep guy lmao
Did you pay extra for add on
This is how it came factory
I just bought a 22. I;ll have to check these issues out on mine
An Apex?
@lchicks86 no...just an le
@@joeblow9931 These issues are related to the Apex model.
Hwy there it is several months later, I had my eyes set in this car, but your vid is helpful as it gives me second thoughts…
The car was totaled in February
@@lchicks86 i read that in your other comments! Sorry to hear about it…so would you recommend it? Would you advise people to avoid it?
@@suryavajra For me personally, I would 100% avoid it because the ride quality is so bad. I just bought a 2023 Corolla SE Infrared hybrid and its such a better car. Test drive an Apex and then test drive a Regular SE or XSE and you'll see what I'm talking about.
@@lchicks86 i wonder if this is why the Apex was discontinued….
@@lchicks86 so how did they convince you on the Apex?
Sounds like you need a boyfriend Karen
Hey Kyle, what does your comment have to do with a car video?