2022 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#15 most-complained of 21 Prius years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Toyota Prius has 24 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 30, and 1 recall, ranking 15th out of 21 model years with a "Good" verdict. Electrical system issues are the top problem area at 29% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 52
- 54 city / 50 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota Prius problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (29%)
- Brakes5 (21%)
- Other5 (21%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Airbags3 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop, sometimes while shifting into reverse.
- Some describe unintended acceleration, including one case where the vehicle lurched forward into a brick wall while parking.
- A rear tire reportedly blew out at highway speed with the tread separating from the rim.
- One driver's side window reportedly shattered spontaneously while driving 60 mph on the highway.
- A windshield reportedly cracked on its own while the defroster was running with the vehicle parked.
- Owners report delays getting the fuel system recall repair completed at dealerships.
2022 Toyota Prius 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 54 MPG
- Highway
- 50 MPG
- Combined
- 52 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota Prius reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 24 complaints and a complaint index of 30 for the 2022 Prius, giving it a "Good" verdict compared to other Prius model years.
- Does the 2022 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 21V734000) covers the Engine Control Unit software, which could falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system.
- What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota Prius?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 29% of complaints (7 of 24), followed by Brakes at 21%.
- How does the 2022 Prius compare to other Prius years?
- The 2022 Prius ranks 15th worst out of 21 model years, with a much lower complaint index (30) than the worst years like 2010 (index 100).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Prius?
- The 2022 Prius gets 52 mpg combined (54 city / 50 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250, according to EPA data.