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.
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.
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 addressing the same underlying risk: the hybrid system can shut down unexpectedly while driving, cutting power to the wheels and raising the risk of a crash.
In one case, the hybrid control software can misread the shifter position while the vehicle is moving and switch the system off. In the other, the engine control software can falsely detect an error and trigger the same shutdown. Both defects leave the driver without drive power at the moment it is needed most.
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.