The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2022
2022 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 21% |
| Brakes | 16% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Wipers & visibility | 11% |
| Airbags | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
21V734000 Sep 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software
Defect. 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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 131
Toyota filed 131 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern
- Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 54 / 50 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | 51 / 47 / 49 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 | Regular | $1,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2016–2022 Toyota Prius, 19.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 441K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 234K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 134K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 111K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 54K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 21K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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