repaired · 2025 Q3
Propulsion system: dc/dc converter
Risk. A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
2022 Toyota RAV4 PrimeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-478 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Visibility
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Air bags
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other RAV4 Prime year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAV4 Prime median. How we score
'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime safety ratings
2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What RAV4 Prime owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 vehicle’s high-voltage (HV) charging port. I transported the vehicle to Ken Garff Cheyenne (authorized Toyota dealer), where management…
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.…
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all…
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