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2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 28 complaints on file for the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

28

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Rav4 Prime years?

Rav4 Prime NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted138 complaints2021: 138 complaints2022: 28 complaints2023: 89 complaints2024: 38 complaints
Rav4 Prime NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System725%
Other621%
Transmission311%
Brakes311%
Driver Assistance27%
Body & Structure27%
Engine27%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Fuel System14%
Airbags14%

Does the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V478000Electrical SystemJuly 12, 2023 · 43,442 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

22V519000AirbagsJuly 21, 2022 · 3,533 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

22V239000Electrical SystemApril 13, 2022 · 458,110 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The 12v battery keeps dying. The dealer has checked it multiple times and finally replaced it with a new one which has now died twice. The weather has not been freezing, car is garage, i don't leave anything on that would drain battery and I drive it several times a week. I have over 23,000 miles.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 14, 2025

“On Friday 4/26/24 at about 8 PM, I pulled vehicle into garage and suddenly was aware that vehicle was crashing into shelving against the garage wall in front of its usual stopping place. I recall application of brakes and believe that I put into reverse in order to stop progression/acceleration.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 26, 2024 · crash

“This happened to me today but I have also recently heard about another report of the same (facebook rav4 prime web page) I started the car, it had sufficient battery so was in ‘EV’ mode. I placed it in reverse with my foot on the brake pedal. I waited a couple seconds for one reason or another…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 8, 2023

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and exiting the highway, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact desperately pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not slow down or come to a complete stop. The contact lost control of the vehicle and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 8, 2023 · crash

“Day 2 of a road trip. the Moonroof exploded spontaneously. There were three dogs underneath, luckily they were not hurt. Driver felt the pressure in the car go up before the loud pop. there is a round hole in the middle and cracks going to the end.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 14, 2022

2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime — common questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime reliable?

The record is thin — 28 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2022 Rav4 Prime problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), other (6 complaints), transmission (3 complaints).

Does the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Rav4 Prime years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rav4 Prime years to avoid are 2021. The cleanest record among Rav4 Prime years belongs to 2022.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.