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2022 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Prius.

1
recalls
24
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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 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.

What owners report

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

Jul 9, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

Brake

Jun 3, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 121,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving, depressed the brakes, brake pedal became stiff and had to apply extra force to apply the brakes. The issue occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it bent brake pedal and the bracket was bent. The vehicle was not…

Mar 12, 2026 · Electrical system · 173,000 miles

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2022 Toyota Prius. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 29,909. At the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 173,000.

Jan 30, 2026 · Seat belts · 34,600 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while attempting to use the front driver's side seat belt, the lap belt and the anchor bolt detached, rendering the seat belt unusable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the lap belt was reattached to the seat. The vehicle was repaired. The…

Jan 23, 2026 · Electrical system · 55,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. While attempting to start the vehicle using the Push to Start feature, the vehicle made a loud screeching sound. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as a failure with the Data Control Unit (DCU). The vehicle had not been repaired. The…

Prius model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 33070
2020 01460
2021 0610
2022 12440
2023 42110
2024 42740
2025 21610

Across all years, the 2010 Prius has the most complaints (2,823). All Toyota Prius years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Toyota Prius, 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?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).
How many 2022 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 9, 2026.