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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Powertrain
2021-09-22 · campaign 2021-579
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the hybrid vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) could cause the hybrid system to turn off if the shifter position is changed while driving. This could result in a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the hybrid vehicle ECU software.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime (3 crashes reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Toyota Prius Prime version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Prius 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,300 |
| Prius Prime 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 55 | 53 | 54 | $1,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.