2022 Toyota Prius problems
The Toyota Prius (/ˈpriːəs/ PREE-əss) (Japanese: トヨタ・プリウス, Hepburn: Toyota Puriusu) is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, combined with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Initially offered as a four-door sedan, it has been produced only as a five-door liftback since 2003.
The Prius was developed by Toyota to be the "car for the 21st century"; it was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, first going on sale in Japan in 1997 at all four Toyota Japan dealership chains, and subsequently introduced worldwide in 2000.
In 2011, Toyota expanded the Prius family to include the Prius v, an MPV, and the Prius c, a subcompact hatchback. The production version of the Prius plug-in hybrid was released in 2012. The second generation of the plug-in variant, the Prius Prime, was released in the U.S. in November 2016. The Prius family totaled global cumulative sales of 6.1 million units in January 2017, representing 61% of the 10 million hybrids sold worldwide by Toyota since 1997. Toyota sells the Prius in over 90 markets, with Japan and the United States being its largest markets.
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Common 2022 Toyota Prius problems
The Toyota Prius is known for its reliability, but like any vehicle, it has some common issues that owners have reported. Here are some of the most frequent problems with the 2022 Toyota Prius, based on owner complaints:
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Another common problem with the 2022 Prius is excessive oil consumption, which can be an annoyance and costly to rectify.
- Faulty Multi-Function Display: Models from 2001 to 2016 have been affected by this issue, where the display becomes unresponsive or stops working altogether.
- Engine Issues: Some owners have reported a wide array of engine-related problems, such as stalling, hesitation, blown head gasket, overheating, and engine failure.
- Faulty Headlights: Many Prius owners, particularly with the 2008 model, have complained about their car’s headlights, where the headlights would just go out while driving, making it a severe safety hazard when night driving.
- Brake Booster Pump Failure: Some Prius models built between 26 April and 3 June 2019 may have a faulty brake booster pump, which can lead to increased braking effort in order to slow down.
- Inverter Failure: Some cars made between 18 January and 10 December 2016 may have a loose inverter in the hybrid system, which will need to be replaced to solve this issue.
- Engine Wiring Harness Chafing: A part of the wiring harness could chafe on the engine, wearing through the insulation material and potentially leading to a fire. It is recommended to speak to a Toyota dealer to find out if your car is one of those affected by this and was built between 23 March 2016 and 14 May 2018.
- Instrument Cluster Short Circuit: The combination meter or instrument cluster of a small number of examples manufactured between 10 - 31 July 2019 could short circuit and go blank. It is recommended to find out if your car is one of those affected by this because it'll need to have the cluster replaced to prevent further issues.
It is worth noting that despite these issues, the Toyota Prius has a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 and a 10th ranking out of 24 midsize cars, according to RepairPal. However, it is still recommended to check for these common problems when buying a used 2022 Toyota Prius to ensure that you are getting a reliable and safe vehicle.
What is the common problem with Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported issues for different Toyota Prius model years include cracked windshields, excessive engine oil consumption, and engine issues. Depending on the model year, the Toyota Prius can also develop problems with its headlights, interior accessories, fuel gauge, transistors, and parking brake.
Is there a recall on the 2022 Prius?
Toyota is recalling approximately 8,411 model-year 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles due to a software issue. The Engine Control Unit software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Why did Toyota discontinue the Prius?
Declining Sales: One of the primary reasons for discontinuation was declining sales. The demand for larger hybrid vehicles, like SUVs and crossovers, increased over time, while the market for compact hybrid wagons like the Prius V declined. Buyers were shifting towards vehicles that offered more space and versatility.
Are new Toyota Prius reliable?
The Toyota Prius Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 10th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $408 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
How many miles does a 2022 Prius last?
With regular maintenance, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to get between 200,000 and 250,000 miles out of their Prius, with some owners topping the 300,000-mile mark and going strong.
Are new Toyota Prius reliable?
The Toyota Prius Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 10th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $408 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
Why is Prius discontinued?
Declining Sales: One of the primary reasons for discontinuation was declining sales. The demand for larger hybrid vehicles, like SUVs and crossovers, increased over time, while the market for compact hybrid wagons like the Prius V declined. Buyers were shifting towards vehicles that offered more space and versatility.
What is the common problem with Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported issues for different Toyota Prius model years include cracked windshields, excessive engine oil consumption, and engine issues. Depending on the model year, the Toyota Prius can also develop problems with its headlights, interior accessories, fuel gauge, transistors, and parking brake.
2022 Toyota Prius car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Prius problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Toyota Prius vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2022 Toyota Prius complaints
The NHTSA has received 14 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Toyota Prius.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- VIN: JTDKAMFU5N3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Extremely loud, ear-piercing noise from speakers when the vehicle is started. Lasts about two to three seconds. My ears have been damaged by it. My young boys cried while in their car seats and said that their ears hurt. Noise occurs randomly. Dealer states that they can't do anything since it is not reproducible. I offered to record the noise when I enter the car. I would have to have my cell phone ready to do this every time I start the car. Dealer said they will not accept recordings or videos. It has to occur in the presence of their technician. I filed a complaint with Toyota corporate. They said it's up to the dealer. No help there. Internet forums are filled with these random high-pitched noises on late model Toyotas: [XXX] module and/or amplifier are the specified culprits in TSBs. However, since my particular year and model is not listed, they will not investigate or do anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTDKAMFU0N3
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My husband and I rented a car from Avis on June 19, 2023. THe car they we selected was not available so they picked a prius out of the lot and gave it to us. On the morning of June 20, I was slowly turning into the driveway at [XXX] , my foot on the brake the whole time to slow to a stop so I could park parallel to my realtor's car. My realtor, [XXX] , witnessed the slow speed, as did many of the neighbors, as it was a quiet residential street. I continued to depress the brake but instead of stopping, our rental car, a Toyota Prius, suddenly lurched forward through the garage door! At no time did I lift my foot from the brake from the time I slowed the vehicle to enter the driveway. My husband can attest to this. In fact, he told me he was about to remove his seat belt, as he expected we would come to a stop. THe car ended up crashing through the back wall of the garage causing extensive damage. The air bags did not deploy either. I cannot explain why the vehicle would suddenly accelerate while my foot remained on the brake. I am now being sued by the homeowners insurance company. Fortunately no one was hurt nor killed. I filed a claim initially with avis two days later and asked for a report or dcm download of the brake system. Their ins. co. is named Sedgwick and I have followed up with their reps and no one can tell me if the brakes were checked and what was found. I have never been in a crash in my life and this is extremely upsetting. No one is getting back to me. Can you please help? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-19
- VIN: JTDL9MFU2N3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Problem is with what Toyota calls the Combination meter of the Instrument Cluster. Problem is that displayed icons are washed out and/or unreadable under conditions of normal sunny skies. (There is no problem during darkness or overcast skies). Specifically, (going from left to right), "Headlight high beam indicator," "Shift position indicators," "Cruise control indicator," and Passenger Air Bag status indicators are washed out or unreadable. The result is that important safety information is denied to the driver. Toyota of Nashua has inspected my concerns and agrees my observations are accurate but further states this situation is the same for all 2022 Priuses and no safety recall or service bulletin has been issued by Toyota.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-12
- VIN: JTDKAMFU0N3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My air conditioner smells like mildew
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-14
- VIN: JTDKAMFU7N3
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while shifted into reverse, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that he applied extra pressure and turned off the hybrid power system to stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an accident or potential injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-01
- VIN: JTDKAMFU7N3
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Started vehicle in driveway to warm up for a minute. Sitting in vehicle with front defrost turned on medium fan, 75 degrees settings. After a few minutes, while still in park, I heard the windshield crack and noticed that a 12-18 inch crack appeared from the bottom middle part of the windshield.
INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-10
- VIN: JTDL9MFU9N3
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the driver's side front power door lock button failed to illuminate during the night. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the model vehicle was not equipped with illumination for the driver's side front power door lock button. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-10
- VIN: JTDL9MFU8N3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The catalytic converter appears to be overheating, causing the insulated sheathing in the hood to catch fire and/or melt. I discovered the defect this morning when I opened the hood to refill the windshield wiper fluid.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-11
- VIN: JTDKAMFU3N3
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2022 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: jtdl9mfu1n3
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Airbags never deployed front or side. Vehicle equipped and activated SOS system did not work. vehicle was a total loss and I nearly died in the process
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-17
- VIN: JTDL9MFU5N3
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Driving 60mph on highway and driver's side window spontaneously shattered and covered the driver, drive seat and floor, leaving only about 10 square inches that fell secondarily. There was no projectile that penetrated into the car at all, and no glass was projected over to passenger side as would be indicated if there had been a projectile.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-19
- VIN: JTDL9MFU3N3
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: The rear passenger Dunlop Enasave 01 AS 195/65R15 tire on my 2022 AWD model Prius blew while I was driving 50 MPH down a residential highway. I ran over nothing, and the tire tread was completely separated from the rest of the tire and rim.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-24
- VIN: JTDL9MFU8N3
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Carfax notified us that our vehicle was part of a recall on 9/24/21. Toyota never contacted us. I contacted Toyota Corporate the week of Oct. 18th and they contacted the dealer (Hudson Toyota in Jersey City) and the dealer said they had a fix. I brought it in and the service department said there was a mistake and the fix wasn't available. When I contacted them again the week of Oct. 25th they said they had a fix and made me a service appointment on Nov. 9th. However when I went on NHTSA website it says that consumers will only be notified on Nov. 20th and when I called Toyota corporate they could not tell me when the fix would be available. I have not been driving my car and I have been shocked that no one at Toyota seems to be able to tell me anything.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-14
- VIN: JTDKAMFU1N3
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V734000 (Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022 Toyota Prius recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2022 Toyota Prius.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2022 Toyota Prius car reviews
Positive 2022 Toyota Prius car reviews
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I'm so glad you love your zippy car! It's great to hear that it accelerates well and has awesome safety features. Plus, all wheel drive is a fantastic feature!
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It's such a great vehicle!
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Before purchasing our 2022 Prius XLE, I read many reviews and didn't expect to be surprised by the driving experience. However, my husband and I are thoroughly enjoying the handling and everything else about this vehicle. The only drawback for us is that, like many small hybrids, there isn't a spare tire, just a tire repair kit. This made us feel uneasy, but our salesperson was incredibly helpful and provided us with a spare tire which we keep in the cargo area. We may sacrifice a little on gas mileage, but we feel much safer being on the road. We absolutely love this car!
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We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your Prius L ECO! It sounds like it has just the right amount of features for your needs, including a backup camera and lane change alert. And of course, the great mileage is a huge plus. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I've owned two Prius LEs, my first in 2011 and my current one is a 2022 model. It's amazing how some things change in a decade, but the quality of a Toyota remains the same. While there can be some road noise at times, the gas mileage and reliability make it a great investment for those who want to save money. I use my Prius for my daily commute and running errands, and I'm always impressed by how little gas it uses. With a tank that holds only about 9 gallons, I can go a long way. So far, I've been getting an impressive 53 to 55 mpg combined highway and in-town driving.
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Donald Sanford 2024-09-19
I recently purchased this car after being very happy with my 2008 Prius. Although they didn't have a similar model in stock, the salesman convinced me that this car would be just as great. While it is my first time with AWD, there are a few things that have been disappointing. Firstly, the fact that the car doesn't come with a spare tire has been a bit of a nightmare. I've had two flats and dealing with the warranty has been a headache. Secondly, the storage space is not as good as my older Prius, despite the car being bigger. There are also no cute secret compartments anymore. Thirdly, the buttons on the steering wheel are super sensitive, especially the ones for phone calls. If you turn the wheel, something might turn on or off accidentally. Fourthly, you have to click the remote four times to get all four doors to open, and if you try to open the doors from the passenger side with your remote, they won't open. They will only open from the driver's side, unlike the 2008 model. Fifthly, there is no GPS unless you download the Toyota app, which I found to be a bit of a disaster. The GPS will only work if you plug your phone in, but then if someone else wants to play music from their phone, it won't work unless my phone is unplugged. Sixthly, the windshield got dented from something on the road and the dent turned into a long crack, probably from the heat of the summer. Although I found out that I have a warranty to cover this, I was disappointed to learn that it cannot be a crack of a certain length. Seventhly, the car is quite low to the ground and I didn't realize this until I parked and felt the curb scratching the bottom of the front bumper. Eighthly, the choice of colors is quite limited. I went with blue. Lastly, I initially wanted to return the car within a month, but decided to keep it for a few more months. However, less than 5 months later, I definitely wanted to return it as I had no use for AWD.Too late. 10) I really like how the car gives you a grade- A, B, C, D, or even an F to tell you how well you're driving. However, what I don't like is that every time I accelerate to pick up speed, it accelerates very slowly, almost as if it's gasping for air. But that's not a big deal- I'll just go slow.