What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?

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

How many 2022 Toyota Prius Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

Hybrid propulsion system · Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software

NHTSA campaign 21V734000 · reported September 22, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 8,411 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Hybrid propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 25, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 12,000 miles
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…

Sep 12, 2023 · Vehicle speed control · 700 miles
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…

Jan 14, 2023 · Steering
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…

Sep 4, 2022 · Vehicle speed control
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.

Jul 27, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system · crash reported
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…

Prius Prime model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2019	1	9	0
2020	1	16	5
2021	0	10	4
2022	1	8	3
2023	4	6	0
2024	4	15	3

All Toyota Prius Prime years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, the most recent reported on September 22, 2021 (Hybrid propulsion system, Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (2).
How many 2022 Toyota Prius Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 25, 2024.