2022 Toyota Prius Prime
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-12
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 8 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
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The vehicle went into drive from neutral after being placed on a moving track (car wash). The forward collision system activated and the automatic brake deployed when the vehicle sensed moving parts in the car wash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-15
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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On June 28, 2022 at around 20:10 PM, while on vacation at a resort in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, Canada, I went down to charge the car at the only charging station at the resort.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-11
Hybrid propulsion system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: hybrid propulsion system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-11-18Engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system21V734000 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.
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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V734000 · Engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.