2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (5) · Service Brakes (3) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/Dc Converter 2023-07-12 · campaign 23V478000 · 43,442 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2022-07-21 · campaign 22V519000 · 3,533 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module:software 2022-04-13 · campaign 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehic
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Service bulletins (95)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-05-14 · 22TE09 · Warranty Program/Extension
although the hv floor under wire harness and rear traction motor cable is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. toyota is providing extended coverage under this customer suppo
Engine 2026-02-27 · T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 27, 2026: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Electrical System 2026-01-30 · T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice january 30, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0001-26.
Electrical System 2026-01-28 · T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2018 – 2024 model year toyota vehicles equipped with a premium audio with dynamic navigation system require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2026-01-06 · 22TE09 · Warranty Program/Extension
although the hv floor under wire harness and rear traction motor cable is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. toyota is providing extended coverage under this customer suppo
Showing the 6 most recent of 95 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 100,300 mi“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 failur…”
2026-05-17 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 …”
2026-04-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 allowed non-certified, non-technical staff to perform una…”
2026-01-07 · Unknown Or Other“the mechanized power liftgate— the rear door, the primary way to access the back of vehicle—fails to open & close as intended. a continuous beeping noise sounds due to the liftgate’s 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. …”
2025-12-09 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 49,500 mi“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 g…”
2025-05-08 · Electrical System“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. it dies at worst time when i really need to go …”
2025-04-20 · Power Train“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 applicable parts - the electrical system is pointi…”
2024-08-02 · Engine · 💥 crash“i was slowly pulling (front end forward) into a parking space at a local retail store. parking spots are perpendicular to building. there is a space about the width of a sidewalk that runs along the front of the building. as i was coming to a complete stop, the car suddenly accelerated on its own, crashed into the building and then stopped. th…”
2024-06-26 · Unknown Or Other“driving at highway speed on us101 n with no other vehicles in sight (5:50 am), moonroof exploded outward with the sound of a gunshot. moonroof glass and interior cover were closed. inside temperature was 72 ºf, exterior temperature was 63 ºf and clear, and the sun had not yet crested the mountains (not a large temperature differential). no warning …”
2024-04-30 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“on friday 4/26/24 at about 8 pm, i pulled vehicle into garage and suddenly was aware that vehicle was crashing into shelving against the garage wall in front of its usual stopping place. i recall application of brakes and believe that i put into reverse in order to stop progression/acceleration. after it stopped, i was able to get out of the vehi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.