Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the most recent reported on July 12, 2023 (Electrical system: propulsion system, DC/DC converter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

How many 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls and problems

3 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 Prime recalls

Electrical system: propulsion system, DC/DC converter

NHTSA campaign 23V478000 · reported July 12, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 43,442 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
The risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 22V519000 · reported July 21, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 3,533 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module, software

NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · reported April 13, 2022 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 458,110 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system7
Unknown or other6
Power train3
Service brakes3
Engine2
Structure2
Visibility2
Air bags1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

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

Oct 9, 2026 · Visibility · 100,300 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle and the sunroof simultaneously exploded, causing shattered glass to fall onto the closed shade cover. The contact continued driving. The dealer was notified of the failure by phone…

May 17, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
I was beginning to slowly back out of a parking space in a super market parking lot. I had not put my foot on the accelerator because my car begins to slowly inch backwards once it is put into reverse. As the car began to inch backwards, I saw a car approaching down the parking lot driveway behind me. I immediately…

Apr 17, 2026 · Electrical system
Incident Detail: In April 2026, my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime (VIN: […] ) suffered a critical failure where the charging cable became physically locked in the vehicle’s high-voltage (HV) charging port. I transported the vehicle to Ken Garff Cheyenne (authorized Toyota dealer), where management allowed non-certified…

Jan 7, 2026 · Unknown or other
The mechanized power liftgate— the rear door, the primary way to access the back of vehicle—fails to open & close as intended. A continuous beeping noise sounds due to the liftgate’s failure to fully open and close. We reported this issue to the dealer multiple times during 2025. The dealer refused to acknowledge or…

Dec 9, 2025 · Visibility · 49,500 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud bang like a gunshot heard, and the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact inspected the vehicle, but the contact was unable to determine the cause of…

RAV4 Prime model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	4	99	12	1
2022	3	22	5	0
2023	2	65	5	0
2024	2	29	3	1

Across all years, the 2021 RAV4 Prime has the most complaints (99). All Toyota RAV4 Prime years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the most recent reported on July 12, 2023 (Electrical system: propulsion system, DC/DC converter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

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