NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The electric current rectifying module in the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, causing an electrical short-circuit.
This page covers 4 recalls, 21 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime.
38 mpg combined
6.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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.
Complaints filed for the 2022 RAV4 Prime are relatively few, but electrical issues account for the largest share. The most common pattern owners describe is the 12-volt battery repeatedly dying, even in vehicles that are regularly driven and garage-kept, sometimes requiring multiple dealer visits and battery replacements without a lasting fix. A single report mentions a charging cable becoming physically stuck in the high-voltage charging port. On the powertrain side, a handful of owners describe unexpected vehicle movement at low speeds, particularly in reverse. Structural complaints are limited but include at least one report of a sunroof shattering spontaneously while driving, and separate reports of the power liftgate failing to open or close fully, accompanied by continuous beeping.
21
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a DC-DC converter that can short-circuit and overheat, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
Two recalls address the front passenger seat's occupant sensor, which can misread whether an adult is sitting in the seat and cause the airbag system to turn off the front passenger airbag. In one version of this defect, the airbag may simply stay off during a crash; in the other, it may deploy incorrectly. The first of these only affects vehicles equipped with an 8-way power front passenger seat with a seat lifter function, while the second applies more broadly across RAV4 variants. Because both involve the same interference between internal seat components causing the sensor to misclassify the occupant, prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved the issue for all affected vehicles. Either way, the result is an airbag that may not protect the front passenger in a collision. There is also a software concern: a bug in the electronic stability control module can cause the system to deactivate, leaving the vehicle without the electronic safety net that helps prevent skids and loss of control, particularly on slippery roads or during sharp maneuvers.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric current rectifying module in the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, causing an electrical short-circuit.
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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 →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The system that detects whether someone is sitting in the front passenger seat may not work correctly due to seat component interference. This can cause the passenger airbag to turn off even when an adult is seated there.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect your front passenger seat, adjust it if needed to remove interference, and recalibrate the occupant detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat may have internal parts that interfere with each other, causing the occupant detection sensor to misidentify or fail to detect the passenger.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat at no charge to correct the interference and restore proper sensor function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Skid Control computer software may not automatically restart the Vehicle Stability Control system when you restart your vehicle after turning it off. This means VSC could remain disabled without your knowledge.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Skid Control computer software at no cost to restore proper VSC restart operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
