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2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 RAV4 Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 11 and ranks 9th worst out of 10 model years, earning a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 5 complaints and 2 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
40
41 city / 38 hwy

Top 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (60%)
  2. Brakes1 (20%)
  3. Electrical System1 (20%)
  4. Lane Departure1 (20%)
  5. Other1 (20%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (20%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the forward recognition camera failing and triggering a pre-collision malfunction error, requiring dealer replacement.
  • Some drivers describe the steering wheel jerking left and right on its own at highway speed while the brake pedal failed to immediately slow the vehicle.
  • Others report the pre-collision sensors disabling themselves and the instrument cluster shutting off while driving in rainy, cold weather.
  • One owner described the moon roof glass cracking and shattering while driving on the highway with no apparent impact.
  • Owners also report the pre-collision braking system activating unexpectedly with no vehicle or object present, slowing the car without warning.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2022Dec 2022Jul 2024Apr 2026May 2026
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to May 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V519000Jul 21, 2022Airbags3,533 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

  2. NHTSA 22V239000Apr 13, 2022Brakes458,110 vehicles

    Electronic stability control (esc):control module:software

    Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
41 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
Combined
40 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,600
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 RAV4 Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good3313540
2021Avoid7822140
2022Best115240
2023Best228138.5
2024No verdict01238

All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 11, ranking 9th worst out of 10 model years and earning a "Best" verdict relative to other RAV4 Hybrid years.
Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid: one for a front passenger airbag seat assembly issue and one for a Skid Control ECU software update affecting the brakes. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 3 of the 5 complaints (60% share), with a median failure mileage of 30,511 miles.
How does the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid compare to other years?
The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 11 is far lower than the 2019 (89) and 2021 (78) model years, both rated "Avoid," and better than the 2025 model year, which has a Complaint Index of 100.
What fuel economy does the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid at 40 mpg combined (41 city/38 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,600.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.