NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Toyota Prius Prime Safety Ratings
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime presents as a well-supported safety choice within its segment, reflected by a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band. Its federal crash-test performance underpins this assessment. The vehicle's record shows a modest complaint volume and only one recall, further contributing to its clean safety profile.
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime received an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, derived exclusively from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime ranks 49 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.7% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 49 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime earns a Safety Index of 89/100. This score reflects strong performance across categories, matching the 2021 model's identical 89/100. The crash protection component contributes 61 of a possible 70 points, backed by a 5-star overall NHTSA rating and a perfect 5-star result in side impact testing. Avoidance technology scores a full 10 out of 10. This is due to standard equipment that includes forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. In terms of its defect record, the vehicle achieved 17.5 out of 20 points. This was slightly lowered by one recall for ECU software and eight owner complaints. None of these complaints involve fire or injury. The recall itself addresses engine control unit software, not structural integrity or occupant protection systems. The 2022 Prius Prime presents a consistent safety profile across all federal data.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side impact protection was rated at the maximum 5 stars. Frontal crash protection and rollover prevention each earned 4 out of 5 stars, with the latter reflecting an 11 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16638
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?
One recall affects the 2022 Prius Prime. It targets the Engine Control Unit software on certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The campaign covers the engine and engine cooling system at the ECU level. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available NHTSA data for this campaign.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE21V734000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TB07/21TA07.
Reported 2021-09-22
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
Eight owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control and Forward Collision Avoidance, each drawing two unverified reports. Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System, Steering, and the Electrical System each carry one unverified allegation.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
Shoppers considering a used 2022 Prius Prime should run the specific VIN through the NHTSA recall database to confirm whether the ECU software recall has been completed. An open remedy on a 4-year-old vehicle is not uncommon, and verification costs nothing before purchase.
- The 2022 Prius Prime carries exactly one NHTSA recall, targeting Engine Control Unit software, making recall-remedy verification a straightforward but important step for used-market buyers.
- NHTSA awarded this model year a 5-star overall crash rating, with a perfect 5 stars in side protection and 4 stars each in frontal and rollover categories, putting the rollover risk figure at 11 percent.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this year, earning a full 10 out of 10 in the avoidance-tech index component.
- The Safety Index of 89/100 did not move from the 2021 model year, signaling that no significant safety-record event, positive or negative, distinguishes this vintage from its immediate predecessor on the federal data record.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime places
The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Toyota Prius Prime safety questions
Was the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Prius Prime years
Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16638), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Prius Prime 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 49 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.