2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

3 recalls, 28 complaints - 50 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Defect Description

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 ele... Read more

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 Toy... Read more

43,442 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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.

3,533 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

458,110 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

28 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
POWER TRAIN	5
STEERING	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
ENGINE	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1

Incident date: Mar 18, 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 m... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V953000 (VISIBILITY), 25V337000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT), 26V165000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 25V691000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE), and the veh... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2026

While driving this car on April 4, 2026 at around 6PM, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline. I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence. My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon. Aft... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 23, 2025

Suspension or steering system makes an awful clicking noise when turning left or right.

Incident date: Dec 5, 2025

I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my Subaru vehicle’s infotainment system. The system displays unsolicited, full-screen SiriusXM promotional pop-ups while the vehicle is in motion. These ads override the current display without warning. Most recently, a SiriusXM trial offer appeared an... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

The rear tail light bar and back up light has moisture in it. It no longer works, the back up light also does not work. This is a known defect and there is a recall for this issue on many Ford Lightning pickups. For some reason my truck is not included in the recall. The vehicle is available for ins... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2025

Check Engine Light Code P0496 evap. Emissions system, high purge flow

Incident date: Apr 14, 2025

Transmission indicator lights are not functioning and vehicle doesn’t go into gear properly. I read there was a recall on certain 2011 F150s for this problem but mine does not appear to be included. I can’t tell what gear my vehicle is in now so it is obviously dangerous to drive.

Incident date: Apr 14, 2025

I just looked up that some of the Ram 1500 (2015) models are also in the recall on the Three way coolant valve.I have now purchased Four (4) replacement parts for this ongoing issue. Also replaced my engine. What to do?

Incident date: Jul 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated while approaching a red light or a stop sign at approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed while releasing the accelerator pedal, and the contact drove over a pothole or an object in the road and the vehicle accelerated at high speed,... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2024

Put truck in reverse and backed up. Then put gear shift into Drive and the gear got stuck in Neutral and won't budge. A Ford recall for 2014 was issued the same day but I believe based on this same issue, 2015 models need to be included in the 6/25/2024 recall also.

Incident date: Apr 26, 2024

This happened on [XXX] at roughly [XXX] pm. I bought the new 2023 hybrid accord ex-l in June 2023 and the car only had 12413 miles. I was driving in Slidell, LA along [XXX] road towards [XXX]. I was driving 45 mph with adaptive cruise control. Suddenly there were lots of warning lights on. I don't ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufact... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2024

UKNOWN, The Windshield has cracks in it from sitting in the driveway

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

Power steering very stiff, doesn't return to center. Intermittent normal to very stiff steering while driving. Reading that some have had steering totally " lock " up and not turn at all.

Incident date: Jan 9, 2024

HVAC system has failed twice, upon inspecting, connections are melted. This is a fire RISK. Fuses constantly blow. Check engine light constantly comes on and after having auto zone diagnose, issues include Power Train System (P2261), anti-lock brake system - Wheel Speed Sensor (all 4) show invalid... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2023

issue related to Honda Sticky Steering problem. Problem is being investigated in over 530,000 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023 Honda CR-V and 2023 Accura Integra vehicles. I own a 2023 Honda CRV Hybrid and would like to report that I am experiencing the same issues with Sticky Steering and am adding my c... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2023

This pre-owned vehicle lost power at an intersection with my wife and child in the vehicle. Both of them were fearful and in tears. Several indicator lights suggested problems with the engine, HEV system , and battery. Upon returning home, I notified Carmax and scheduled the vehicle for service at a... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

I'm driving and the Forward Collision indicators come on. I've taken it twice in the same month and they can't find the problem.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

On 9/23, the vehicle was traveling on !-94 in SE Michigan when it suddenly lost power. The vehicle had to be towed to a service center. The mechanic stated that the oil pump had failed, causing the engine to completely fail. The car was 3 years old, with 67.000 miles. Oil changes had been performed ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2023

The engine was going through over 5 quarts of oil about once a month. There were no visible leaks. For months, there was no check engine light illuminated so the dealership couldn't help determine and fix the problem without charging over $10,000 to open the engine, which I couldn't afford. A Servic... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2023

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2023

Incident date: Sep 14, 2022

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.

Incident date: May 5, 2022

The Toyota pre-collision braking system is too slow to release control of the throttle back to the driver. Multiple times it has made the car behave in an unexpected fashion in traffic. The most common scenario is when the driver is stopped and turning left onto a busy street. When a car passes in... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2022

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	13.3%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

50 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS	2
119800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature,

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

DP: Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 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. The SST is used w

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil. ?An ?Oil Pressure Low? warning message

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32?F or 0?C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (

119800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

OBSOLETE NOTICE August 17, 2023: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OBSOLETE NOTICE August 17, 2023: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Serv

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: Some 2020 ? 2023 model year Highlander Hybrid and 2021 ? 2023 model year RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna Hybrid, and Venza Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P060694 (SAE code P0606) (Control Module Processor Unexpected Operation) present. The Hybrid Vehicle Control Computer log

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: On some 2021-2022MY Highlander HV, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime and Venza models, the connector cover for the Under Floor Wire Harness for the Rear Motor Generator may have the appearance of being damaged or missing

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Some 2021 ? 2023 model year RAV4 Prime XSE grade vehicles equipped with a 6.6 kW electric vehicle charger sub-assembly may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?P0D2A19 ? Hybri

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 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. The SST is used

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime XSE grade vehicles equipped with a 6.6 kW electric vehicle charger sub-assembly may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?P0D2A19 ? Hybri

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damaged and needs to be replaced (Fig 1). In several cases, it was fo

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TT: Vehicles listed above equipped with a Denso Ten radio (Entune Audio Plus or Premium Audio) may exhibit a condition in which the radio screen continues to show a Bluetooth phone call in progress after the call has ended. This condition h

220000 SEATS

TT: Some vehicles may exhibit seat memory switch function inoperative condition if the Seating Position Control ECU is not initialized. The Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) bulletin (link below) instructs technicians to perform this initializ

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

TSB: When certain vehicle ECUs are replaced, the ECU security key must be written in order for that ECU to communicate on the vehicle network. The Techstream Software Health Check Results screen has been enhanced to help identify if a repla

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and

160000 STRUCTURE

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

TT: To improve customer support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns

118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS

TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles equipped with a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) may exhibit a BSM outer mirror indicator that stays on without a vehicle in the detection area after being passed by a vehicle. Follow the Repai

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

119800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT

TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery. ?Auxiliary (12V) battery. If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage cond

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspect

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME across all model years (2021, 2024).

11 Total Recalls

298 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

18 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	2	38	View
2023	2	94	View
2022 (current)	3	28
2021	4	138	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
TUNDRA	787	9,074	View
HIGHLANDER	677	6,756	View
RAV4	669	11,842	View
CROWN	548	141	View
TACOMA	406	10,562	View
VENZA	404	969	View
GRAND HIGHLANDER	388	332	View
PRIUS	365	15,456	View

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2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME

Most Affected Components

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME - All Years Overview

TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME - Year by Year

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