2022 Toyota

Prius AWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Toyota Prius: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio: 3.22
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 47 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 51 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 49 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 179 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 9/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 179 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,064 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 23
Reported injuries: 4

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
SERVICE BRAKES11%
AIR BAGS7%
ENGINE7%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 28 total.

Toyota Prius: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 2 yr
Maintenance: 2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.