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#BS-2022-TOYPRI-5CA12022 Toyota PriusProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 31 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 31 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
windshield wipers too slow
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Toyota Prius: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Prius, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Prius, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Prius, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Toyota Prius, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Toyota Prius. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (1 recall)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2022 Toyota Prius NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
The worst model year for the Toyota Prius is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.
2022 Toyota Prius vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
31
Class avg
75
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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