Most common 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints by model year
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2022 Toyota RAV4 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.
What 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime owners say
Electrical system
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all applicable parts - the electrical system is pointing to a bypass hose which was changed as well as a camshaft sensor which still didi not solve the issue. i check online it found many others had this problem. My camshaft was ticking when the car was under warranty around 40k miles but now the car is not. Code p136001 'A' Camshaft Actuator bank 1:General Electrical Failure Code p136415 'C' Camshaft Actuator bank 1: Circuit short to battery or open P268111 Engine coolant bypass valve: circuit short to Ground
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V478000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Transmission & drivetrain
The Toyota pre-collision braking system is too slow to release control of the throttle back to the driver. Multiple times it has made the car behave in an unexpected fashion in traffic. The most common scenario is when the driver is stopped and turning left onto a busy street. When a car passes in front of you and you try to accelerate after it passes, the pre-collision braking still thinks there's a car in front of you. Instead of acceleration your car just gently rolls into the street. The driver can't do anything in the moment to override it. The car behaves almost as if the engine has died and you're just slowly rolling into oncoming cross-traffic. I have owned the car for ~2 months, and both I and my wife have experienced multiple such incidents. Any of them could have caused an accident if the oncoming traffic weren't paying attention and braked. …
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all applicable parts - the electrical system is pointing to a bypass hose which was changed as well as a camshaft sensor which still didi not solve the issue. i check online it found many others had this problem. My camshaft was ticking when the car was under warranty around 40k miles but now the car is not. Code p136001 'A' Camshaft Actuator bank 1:General Electrical Failure Code p136415 'C' Camshaft Actuator bank 1: Circuit short to battery or open P268111 Engine coolant bypass valve: circuit short to Ground
Brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact desperately pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not slow down or come to a complete stop. The contact lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road into a pile of dirt where the vehicle come to a complete stop. The contact was unsure If any warning light illuminated, but the air bags did deploy. The contact injured his leg and sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
I was beginning to slowly back out of a parking space in a super market parking lot. I had not put my foot on the accelerator because my car begins to slowly inch backwards once it is put into reverse. As the car began to inch backwards, I saw a car approaching down the parking lot driveway behind me. I immediately stepped on my brake, but instead of stopping, my car began to race backwards, accelerating at a fast speed. The car never responded when I put my foot on the brake, so I was unable to stop the car. This caused me to crash into the car driving past me, and that finally stopped the car. Because I was almost perpendicular to the car I hit, and the driver was unable to get out of his car, I then put my car into drive to move it out of the way. My car accelerated out of control, again, this time forward. Again, it did not respond when I put my foot on the brake. …
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT | AWD | 40 / 36 / 38 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the RAV4 Prime to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The electrical system — 7 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (3) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the most recent from July 12, 2023 (dc/dc converter). 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 RAV4 Prime?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024. See the full Toyota RAV4 Prime years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 67% 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.