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2022 Toyota Prius: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

1Safety recalls
23Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2022 Toyota Prius has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign and 23 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2022 Toyota Prius safety record graphic showing 1 recalls, 23 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2022 Toyota Prius has 1 safety recall campaign and 23 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Prius had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Campaign 21V734000 · 22/09/2021

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.

RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2022 Toyota Prius owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes4
Engine2
Air Bags2
Visibility2

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. The 2022 Toyota Prius has 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2022 Toyota Prius owners report?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota Prius, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, service brakes.

How do I check a specific Prius's history?

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