The 2018 fight, four years on: both grew up, and either is a yes.

The 2022 is the last model year in recall 23V865: a short circuit in the occupant-classification sensor can prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying. The remedy is free, but parts were slow, so the year's complaint file is largely 'part not yet available' filings rather than actual failures. Check the VIN status; if it's still open, treat it as a free but possibly delayed fix and ask the seller to keep chasing the part.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid

The coolant flow shut-off valve that trips 'Engine Maintenance Required' still appears occasionally on 2022 cars — but Toyota's Customer Support Program 24TE04 covered only 2018–2021, so 2022 owners are just outside it, and the complaint file includes drivers frustrated to learn their VIN isn't eligible. It's not common at this point, but if the message shows, budget a modest out-of-pocket valve repair rather than expecting a free fix.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, 2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid · NHTSA manufacturer communications (SSC 22TC05; A25A water-pump service tip; CSP 24TE04 coverage window)

Two low-drama service items for this engine. Toyota ran a special service campaign (22TC05) touching the crankcase case vent on 2022 cars — verify by VIN whether it applies and was done. And a service tip covers a coolant/water-pump leak on the 2022–2024 A25A engine (a coolant-pump code or a visible weep). Neither is a widespread failure; both are inexpensive checks on a pre-purchase inspection.

Sources: NHTSA manufacturer communications (SSC 22TC05; A25A water-pump service tip; CSP 24TE04 coverage window)

The 2022 Accord's headline safety item is recall 23V-430: a ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator can leak brake fluid, which can cause unintended vehicle movement when the brake-hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake-pedal travel. The remedy is a free VSA-modulator replacement. This is the one item to confirm closed on any 2022.

Sources: NHTSA complaint database, 2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid · NHTSA manufacturer communications (VSA-modulator recall, recall documents)

The generation's head-gasket pattern is only a faint presence by 2022 — the hybrid file still shows the occasional coolant-in-cylinders engine failure at high mileage — and there is still no recall or warranty extension for it. On a 1.5T, the same cheap checks apply: cold-start it, watch the coolant level, look for milky oil. The 2.0T remains the pattern-free engine.

Sources: NHTSA complaint database, 2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid · Independent mechanic channel transcripts (10th-gen Accord)

As with 2021, the 2022 sits outside the 2018–2020 A/C-condenser warranty extension, so a condenser refrigerant leak is now an out-of-pocket repair. Run the A/C hard on the test drive and price in any weakness.

Sources: NHTSA complaint database, 2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid · NHTSA manufacturer communications (VSA-modulator recall, recall documents)