2022 Toyota Prius
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- 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: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 610 |
| 2005 | 1,051 |
| 2006 | 1,439 |
| 2007 | 2,004 |
| 2008 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 502 |
| 2010 | 2,824 |
| 2011 | 522 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 414 |
| 2014 | 210 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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Extremely loud, ear-piercing noise from speakers when the vehicle is started. Lasts about two to three seconds. My ears have been damaged by it. My young boys cried while in their car seats and said that their ears hurt. Noise occurs randomly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-03
Service brakes
5 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Brake
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Also filed under Air bags and structure
My husband and I rented a car from Avis on June 19, 2023. THe car they we selected was not available so they picked a prius out of the lot and gave it to us.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.
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Airbags never deployed front or side. Vehicle equipped and activated SOS system did not work. vehicle was a total loss and I nearly died in the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-27
Visibility/wiper
2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Engine
2 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V734000 · Engine and engine cooling, hybrid propulsion system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Toyota Prius 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?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Prius 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.