2022 Toyota Prius Prime Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius Prime years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. That ranks 7th out of 8 Prius Prime model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB07/21TA07.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated multiple unknown warning lights had been temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the cause of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, and the vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH before the contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated…
I don't feel safe to drive my vehicle on the highway because the steering wheel ( the front end) very weak so when I drive the car it pull me to the left and to the right i went to the dealership where I purchased the car to check the vehicle, the technician told me that the steering wheel very…
When adaptive cruise control is engaged and a car cuts in front of you the car will accelerate rapidly at first nearly hitting the car before it slows.
Prior to making a turn into a residential driveway, the vehicle throttled up and there was no response from the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle would not stop in motion. Based on my experience of this event, it is my firm belief that the vehicle shut down completely as a result to…
Other Toyota Prius Prime years
← 2021 Prius Prime · 2023 Prius Prime →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius Prime | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 Prius Prime | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 Prius Prime | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 Prius Prime | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 Prius Prime | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius Prime | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 Prius Prime | 42 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius Prime model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.