2022 Toyota Prius Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2022 Toyota Prius, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The catalytic converter appears to be overheating, causing the insulated sheathing in the hood to catch fire and/or melt. I discovered the defect this morning when I opened the hood to refill the windshield wiper fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11493036, filed 2022-11“Extremely loud, ear-piercing noise from speakers when the vehicle is started. Lasts about two to three seconds. My ears have been damaged by it. My young boys cried while in their car seats and said that their ears hurt. Noise occurs randomly. Dealer states that they can't do anything since it is not reproducible. I offered to record the noise when I enter the car. I would have to have my cell phone ready to do this every time I start the car. Dealer said they will not accept recordings or videos. It has to occur in the presence of their technician. I filed a complaint with Toyota corporate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11553332, filed 2023-11“Airbags never deployed front or side. Vehicle equipped and activated SOS system did not work. vehicle was a total loss and I nearly died in the process”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 19% |
| 2024 | 9 | 33% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 5 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 5 | 36% |
| 2019 | 8 | 27% |
| 2018 | 6 | 16% |
| 2017 | 11 | 12% |
| 2016 | 31 | 20% |
| 2015 | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 | 27 | 13% |
| 2013 | 51 | 12% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 148 | 5% |
| 2009 | 36 | 7% |
| 2008 | 92 | 6% |
| 2007 | 105 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 3% |
| 2005 | 56 | 5% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Toyota Prius
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology