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US recalls (3)
Electrical system: propulsion system, dc/dc converter
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
Electronic stability control (esc): control module, software
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2023-07-12 · campaign 2023-382
Issue:
On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the DC-DC converter located under the rear seat could fail. If this happens, the DC-DC converter and nearby parts could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A DC-DC converter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the DC-DC converter. To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not to charge your vehicle while the air temperature is below or expected to drop below 5° C until the recall repairs have been completed.
Seats and restraints
2022-07-21 · campaign 2022-388 · 78 vehicles
Issue:
On certain RAV4 Prime models, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly due to interference between seat components. As a result, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when an adult is sitting in the seat.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an 8-way power front passenger seat with a seat lifter function.
Safety Risk:
An airbag system that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front passenger seat. If interference is found, the dealer will adjust the seat, as necessary, and re-calibrate the occupant classification system.
Brakes
2022-04-13 · campaign 2022-179
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the vehicle stability control (VSC) system may not switch on when the ignition is restarted. This can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC, depresses the brake pedal, and then turns off and restarts the vehicle while continuously depressing the brake pedal. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to be active each time that you start the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A stability control system that is switched off could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the skid control ECU software.
Owner complaints (22)
Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime (5 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 65).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| RAV4 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 Prime 4WD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 40 | 36 | 38 | $1,750 |
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