2022 Toyota Prius Prime Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 Prius Prime years
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime has a Complaint Index of 29 and ranks 6th out of 8 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Prius Prime years. NHTSA lists 8 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 recall, and no fires or injuries for this year.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 54
- 55 city / 53 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (38%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (25%)
- Fuel System2 (25%)
- Brakes1 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Other1 (13%)
- Steering1 (13%)
What owners report
- Some owners report the accelerator pedal fails to respond as intended, with unidentified warning lights briefly illuminating.
- Others describe sudden unintended acceleration from around 25 MPH to 50 MPH before the brake pedal stopped the vehicle, with the issue recurring the next day.
- One owner reported the adaptive cruise control caused rapid acceleration when another car cut in front, nearly causing a collision.
- A driver reported the forward collision system and automatic braking activated unexpectedly on a car wash track, shifting the car from neutral into drive and causing it to strike another vehicle.
- One owner said the steering wheel pulled the car left and right on the highway, and a dealer technician said nothing could be done about the sensitivity.
2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V734000Sep 22, 2021Fuel System8,411 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
Remedy: 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.
2022 Toyota Prius Prime fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 55 MPG
- Highway
- 53 MPG
- Combined
- 54 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Prius Prime years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
- Compared to other Prius Prime model years, the 2022 has a Complaint Index of 29 and ranks 6th out of 8 years, giving it a "Good" verdict. It has 8 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, and 1 recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Prius Prime?
- Engine complaints make up 38% of reports for this year, the largest problem area, with a median mileage at failure of 6,350 miles.
- Does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V734000) covers the fuel system. The Engine Control Unit software could falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, and dealers update the ECU software free of charge.
- How does the 2022 Prius Prime compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 29 is lower than the 2017 (100, Avoid), 2018 (57, Caution), 2021 (71, Caution), and 2024 (86, Avoid) model years, but higher than the 2019 (0, Best), 2020 (43, Good), and 2023 (14, Best) model years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
- The EPA rates it at 54 mpg combined (55 city / 53 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,200.