CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls
Plug-in hybrid DC-DC converter may short and cause fire
A component in the DC-DC converter, the unit that steps down high-voltage battery power for the vehicle's low-voltage systems, may have been damaged during production.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
The front passenger seat in these vehicles may have been assembled with parts that interfere with each other.
Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart
The electronic stability control software may fail to turn the Vehicle Stability Control system back on when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has turned it off.
Most common 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle and the sunroof simultaneously exploded, causing shattered glass to fall onto the closed shade cover. The contact continued driving. The dealer was notified of the failure by phone but denied helping. The failure mileage was approximately 100,300.
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 car. Because I was almost perpendicular to the car I hit, and the driver was unable to get out of his
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 technician) determined the vehicle was in a hazardous state, risking thermal runaway or electrical fire. T
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.
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.
2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime questions
Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Plug-in hybrid DC-DC converter may short and cause fire; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Stability Control May Stay Off After Restart. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Unknown Or Other (6), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.