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2022 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Sep 22, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 22, 2021

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 22, 2021Latest campaign
Sep 22, 202121V734000

Engine and engine cooling: engine engine control module (ECU/ecm)

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V734000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V734000 · Sep 22, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control225000
Forward collision avoidance225100
Engine and engine cooling113000
Hybrid propulsion system113000
Steering113000
Electrical system113100
Fuel/propulsion system113100
Service brakes113100
Unknown or other113000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.”

    Filed 06/25/2024 · ODI 11596391
  • Vehicle speed control

    “The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration, and the vehicle accelerated to 50 MPH before the contact…”

    Filed 09/12/2023 · ODI 11544053
  • Steering

    “I don't feel safe to drive my vehicle on the highway because the steering wheel ( the front end) very weak so when I drive the car it pull me to the left and to the right i went to the dealership where I purchased the…”

    Filed 01/14/2023 · ODI 11501805

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2022 Toyota Prius Prime recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. The most recent, 21V734000 (reported September 22, 2021), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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