Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Toyota Prius: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Toyota Prius at 49–56 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 24 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

49–56

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Toyota Prius recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Toyota Prius, newest first.

Hybrid propulsion system and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V734000 Reported Sep 22, 2021
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 21TB07 / 21TA07)
Components
Hybrid propulsion system; Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software
Units affected
8,411 (estimate)
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Toyota Prius fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Toyota Prius EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular54/50/52 mpg$1,300170
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular51/47/49 mpg$1,350179
Prius Eco1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular58/53/56 mpg$1,200158

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Toyota Prius crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Toyota Prius NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.7%Standard
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Toyota Prius owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Prius, most recently on Jul 9, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Toyota Prius complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other5
Electrical system4
Service brakes4
Air bags3
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Speedometer/odometer2
Engine2
Visibility/wiper2
Engine and engine cooling1
Hybrid propulsion system1
Interior lighting1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius model years

Toyota Prius by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Prius48–55 mpg——5/5
2026 Prius49–57 mpg1105/5
2025 Prius48–57 mpg2185/5
2024 Prius49–57 mpg4275/5
2023 Prius49–57 mpg4215/5
2021 Prius49–56 mpg065/5
2020 Prius46–56 mpg0145/5
2019 Prius50–56 mpg3305/5
2018 Prius52–56 mpg1385/5
2017 Prius52–56 mpg3915/5
2016 Prius52–56 mpg51555/5
2015 Prius48–50 mpg21714/5

All Toyota Prius years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Toyota models

2022 Toyota 4Runner2022 Toyota Avalon2022 Toyota C-HR2022 Toyota Camry2022 Toyota Corolla2022 Toyota Corolla Cross2022 Toyota GR 862022 Toyota GR Supra2022 Toyota Highlander2022 Toyota Mirai2022 Toyota Prius Prime2022 Toyota RAV42022 Toyota RAV4 Prime2022 Toyota Sequoia2022 Toyota Sienna2022 Toyota Tacoma

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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