Airbags owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Before you buy
2022 Toyota Prius inspection checklist
Use this beside the car or give it to a mechanic. These checks come from problems in the records we reviewed. They do not replace a full used-car inspection.
Inspect this Prius
Mark each check as you go. Your notes stay on this device.
Saved on this device. The shared link never includes a VIN.
Use these notes with a full inspection. A serious warning sign can be enough to walk away.
Required checks
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Airbags owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Electrical System owner reports: 6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Service Brakes owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Pedestrian Alert Sounds investigation: Pedestrian alert sounds NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software recall: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Ask the seller
- Has any named issue here ever been diagnosed or repaired on this car?
- Can I see the maintenance and any recall-remedy records?
- Will you allow an independent pre-purchase inspection?
Records to request
- Service and oil-change history
- Completed recall / campaign paperwork
- Any dealer diagnostic reports
Why these checks are here
Electrical System owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Service Brakes owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention service brakes.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Pedestrian Alert Sounds investigation
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: Pedestrian alert sounds NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software recall
Official record for model year 2022.
Warning signs: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2022.
Warning signs: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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”
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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. They said it's up to the dealer. No help there. Internet forums are filled with these random high-pitched noises on late model Toyotas: [XXX] module and/or amplifier are the specified culprits in TSBs. However, since my particular year and model is not listed, they will not investigate or do anything. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving, depressed the brakes, brake pedal became stiff and had to apply extra force to apply the brakes. The issue occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it bent brake pedal and the bracket was bent. The vehicle was not repaired at the time of the report. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Pedestrian alert sounds NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. 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.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.”
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