Most common 2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Prius Prime complaints by model year
Best Prius Prime years: 2019, 2023, 2021. Compare all years →
2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
2022 Toyota Prius Prime engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Prius Prime rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Prius Prime at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about warnings. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and speed control & acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have?
There is 1 recall for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, the most recent from September 22, 2021 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Prius Prime?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2023 and 2021. See the full Toyota Prius Prime years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.