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2022 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems

1 recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

1recalls
32complaints
7crashes reported
0fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System7 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 19%
  • Service Brakes5 · 16%
  • Air Bags3 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 9%
  • Engine2 · 6%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 6%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling2 · 6%
  • Hybrid Propulsion System2 · 6%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 6%

What owners report

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2022 toyota prius. the contact stated that while driving, depressed the brakes, brake pedal became stiff and had to apply extra force to apply the brakes. the issue occurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it bent brake pedal and the bracket was bent. the vehicle was not repaired at the time of the report. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate f

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2022 toyota prius. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 29,909. at the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 173,000.

Seat Belts

The contact owns a 2022 toyota prius. the contact stated that while attempting to use the front driver's side seat belt, the lap belt and the anchor bolt detached, rendering the seat belt unusable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the lap belt was reattached to the seat. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that a representative would return a call back. the failu

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2022 toyota prius. while attempting to start the vehicle using the push to start feature, the vehicle made a loud screeching sound. the contact drove the vehicle to a dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as a failure with the data control unit (dcu). the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS PRIME. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.