Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Toyota Prius
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Toyota Prius has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V734000 ECU Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Toyota Prius has limited data with only 24 complaints and 1 recall. The recall involves ECU software potentially shutting down the hybrid system. Few complaints exist across various systems, suggesting no significant issues but limited evidence affects rating confidence.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU software | Unknown | $150–$800 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery health check
- Coolant system inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hybrid system errors
- Brake noise or vibration
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Toyota Prius at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.