2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

1 safety recall, 8 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
8Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Toyota Prius Prime recall list

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

21V-734
September 22, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2022 Toyota Prius Prime owner complaints

8 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Vehicle Speed Control2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Hybrid Propulsion System1
Steering1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

June 25, 2024Engine and Engine CoolingHybrid Propulsion System

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated multiple unknown warning lights had been temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V734000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

September 12, 2023Vehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, and the vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH before the contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred the following day. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 700.

January 14, 2023Steering

I don't feel safe to drive my vehicle on the highway because the steering wheel ( the front end) very weak so when I drive the car it pull me to the left and to the right i went to the dealership where I purchased the car to check the vehicle, the technician told me that the steering wheel very sensitive and they cannot do anything about. I called Toyota to let them know about the issue i have then Toyota told me the dealership will contact me within 24 hours and i am still waiting for more than a week. The issue is very serious and it's related to my life safety. Thanks

September 4, 2022Vehicle Speed ControlForward Collision Avoidance

When adaptive cruise control is engaged and a car cuts in front of you the car will accelerate rapidly at first nearly hitting the car before it slows.

July 27, 2022Electrical SystemFuel/Propulsion SystemCrash

Prior to making a turn into a residential driveway, the vehicle throttled up and there was no response from the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The vehicle would not stop in motion. Based on my experience of this event, it is my firm belief that the vehicle shut down completely as a result to correct the throttle event, and the vehicle was not responsive to application of brake to bring the car to a stop. The safety and the safety of other was put at risk because the car would not come to a stop and the vehicle did not respond. If there would have been someone in the driveway, or this would have occurred on roadway, this would have caused catastrophic property damage, injury or death.

2022 Toyota Prius Prime crash test ratings

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

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Toyota Prius Prime: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2022 Toyota Prius Prime recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The most recent, filed September 22, 2021, concerns the engine and engine cooling.

What are the most common 2022 Toyota Prius Prime problems?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is vehicle speed control (2 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime safe?

The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.