This page covers 2 recalls, 22 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Prius.
49–52 mpg combined
4.5–4.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 to 2022 Toyota Prius received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The Prius earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. It achieved 5 stars in both side crash and side pole crash protection. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2016 to 2022 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2022 Prius, the complaint picture is fragmented across several unrelated issues rather than concentrated in one clear system pattern. The electrical system draws the most reports, with owners describing sudden warning light cascades, abnormal noises, and complete loss of drive power while the vehicle remained on, at least one required a tow. A separate report describes a screeching noise on startup traced to a data control unit failure. Two complaints involve odometer discrepancies discovered at registration, both tied to private-party sales rather than any vehicle malfunction. Brake and visibility complaints each appear in a pair of reports, but the narratives don't surface enough shared detail to describe a consistent symptom pattern. With only 22 total complaints across the model year, no single system dominates clearly enough to flag as a widespread owner concern.
22
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Toyota Prius has two recalls, both involving software in the hybrid system's control units that can shut the drivetrain down without warning, cutting power to the wheels while the car is moving.
In one case, changing the shifter position while driving can trigger the hybrid electronic control unit to switch the hybrid system off entirely. In the other, the engine control unit software can misread a normal condition as a fault and shut the hybrid system down on its own. Both failures leave the driver without drive power, which can make it difficult to accelerate out of traffic or maintain speed on a highway.
At a glance
What can fail
The Engine Control Unit software may incorrectly detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Engine Control Unit software at no charge.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the hybrid system's control unit may cause the hybrid system to shut off when you shift gears while driving, resulting in loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will update the hybrid system's control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
