Toyota Prius 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Toyota Prius 2022 and 24 complaints filed by owners. It has 46% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Prius from 2016–2025 (45 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Toyota Prius 2022

Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 21V734000 · 2021-09-22

What happens

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB07/21TA07.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V734000

Complaints from other owners

24 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

4 with a crash · 4 injuries

Most reported problems on the Toyota Prius 2022

• Electrical system: 6 (25% of complaints)
• Brakes: 4 (17% of complaints)
• Air bags: 3 (13% of complaints)
• Engine: 2 (8% of complaints)
• Wipers: 2 (8% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Toyota Prius 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Toyota Prius recalls by year

• 2016 : 5 recalls · 180 complaints
• 2017 : 3 recalls · 91 complaints
• 2018 : 1 recall · 37 complaints
• 2019 : 3 recalls · 30 complaints
• 2020 : 0 recalls · 14 complaints
• 2021 : 0 recalls · 6 complaints
• 2022 : 1 recall · 24 complaints
• 2023 : 4 recalls · 20 complaints
• 2024 : 4 recalls · 27 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 16 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Prius 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Toyota Prius 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota Prius 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (6 of 24 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.