Every 2022 Toyota Prius shares one engine — the naturally aspirated 1.8L hybrid four (2ZR-FXE) — while the range itself splits eight ways, each AWD-e car sitting alongside a front-drive equivalent. Which build is on the lift matters before any diagnosis begins, because what separates them is drive layout and equipment rather than the engine underneath.
Engines
- 1.8L 1800CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- L Eco
- LE
- LE AWD-e
- Limited
- Nightshade Edition
- Nightshade Edition AWD-e
- XLE
- XLE AWD-e
Known issues on the 2022 Prius. One recall stands on federal record for this model year, and it is a software problem in the engine control module: Toyota is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles because the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The 2022 Prius also carries 27 owner complaints on record and 129 technical service bulletins.
Against that single recall and those 27 complaints, the 129 bulletins hold most of the model-year detail — the revised procedures and corrected figures that surface on the bench rather than on a recall notice.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software ma
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
Some 2018 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be u
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be u
Showing the 8 most recent of 129 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
Airbags never deployed front or side. Vehicle equipped and activated SOS system did not work. vehicle was a total loss
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 p
Brake
The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while idled forward into a parking space at the local car
Extremely loud, ear-piercing noise from speakers when the vehicle is started. Lasts about two to three seconds. My ear
Showing the 5 most serious of 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
