2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 RAV4 Prime years
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has 21 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and ranks best (4th of 4 model years) among RAV4 Prime years. It carries 3 recalls covering electrical, airbag, and brake software issues.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 40 city / 36 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (33%)
- Other6 (29%)
- Brakes3 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (14%)
- Engine2 (10%)
- Structure & Body2 (10%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
What owners report
- Brakes failed to slow the vehicle when exiting a highway at 55 MPH, leading to loss of control at a median 8,000 miles.
- Some owners reported the car unexpectedly moved in reverse while stopped with the brake pedal pressed, even in EV mode.
- The pre-collision braking system was described as slow to release throttle control back to the driver, causing unexpected behavior in traffic.
- Owners reported the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own while parking, resulting in a crash into a building.
- Several owners said they received notice of the electrical system recall (23V478000) but the repair part was not yet available.
- The moonroof or sunroof was reported to shatter or explode spontaneously while parked or driving, in one case at 49,500 miles.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V478000Jul 12, 2023Electrical System43,442 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
- 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.
- 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 Prime fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 40 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,700
- 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 RAV4 Prime years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime reliable?
- Among the 4 model years with data, the 2022 RAV4 Prime ranks best, with a complaint index of 0 and 21 total complaints, fewer than 2021, 2023, and 2024.
- Does the 2022 RAV4 Prime have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 RAV4 Prime, covering the electrical system (DC-DC rectifying module), airbags (front passenger seat), and brakes (Skid Control ECU software update).
- What is the most common complaint for the 2022 RAV4 Prime?
- Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 21 complaints, or 33% of the total.
- How does the 2022 RAV4 Prime compare to other years?
- The 2022 model has a complaint index of 0, compared to 100 for 2021, 67 for 2023, and 33 for 2024, making 2022 the best-ranked year of the four.
- What fuel economy does the 2022 RAV4 Prime get?
- EPA rates the 2022 RAV4 Prime at 38 mpg combined (40 city / 36 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,700.