2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls and problems

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has 3 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls

Recall 23V-478: Electrical System

Reported Jul 12, 2023 · 43,442 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-519: Air Bags

Reported Jul 21, 2022 · 3,533 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-239: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Reported Apr 13, 2022 · 458,110 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Unknown or Other	6
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	3
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Structure	2
Engine	2
Visibility	2
Air Bags	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,500 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported May 17, 2026

I was beginning to slowly back out of a parking space in a super market parking lot. I had not put my foot on the accelerator because my car begins to slowly inch backwards once it is put into reverse. As the car began to inch backwards, I saw a car approaching down the parking lot driveway behind me. I immediately stepped on my brake, but instead of stopping, my car began to race backwards, accelerating at a fast speed. The car never responded when I put my foot on the brake, so I was unable to stop the car. This caused me to crash into the car driving past me, and that finally stopped the…

Electrical System · reported Apr 17, 2026

Incident Detail: In April 2026, my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a critical failure where the charging cable became physically locked in the vehicleâs high-voltage (HV) charging port. I transported the vehicle to Ken Garff Cheyenne (authorized Toyota dealer), where management allowed non-certified, non-technical staff to perform unauthorized physical interventions on the HV port. No manufacturer-certified technician was provided for a safe diagnostic. âSafety Hazard and Immediate Consequence: Following these unauthorized interventions, my wife (an educated automotive…

Unknown or Other · reported Jan 7, 2026

The mechanized power liftgateâ the rear door, the primary way to access the back of vehicleâfails to open & close as intended. A continuous beeping noise sounds due to the liftgateâs failure to fully open and close. We reported this issue to the dealer multiple times during 2025. The dealer refused to acknowledge or fix the problem.

Visibility · at 49,500 miles · reported Dec 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud bang like a gunshot heard, and the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact inspected the vehicle, but the contact was unable to determine the cause of the shattering of the sunroof glass. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.

Electrical System · reported May 8, 2025

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. It dies at worst time when I really need to go somewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 23V-478 (electrical system), 22V-519 (air bags), 22V-239 (electronic stability control (esc)). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by unknown or other (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,500 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.