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2022 Toyota

Prius Prime

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

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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, 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
Motor kW
22EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
53 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
55 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
54 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
78 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
640 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
320 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
2EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
90.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 36.6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
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
3,364 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
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

79 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0106-22 Rev2

    OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.

  • Jan 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0001-26

    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.

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    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 for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Jun 17, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25 Rev1

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    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.

  • Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0780-25

    To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

  • Feb 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0013-24 Rev1

    The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused.

  • and 71 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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.