2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE
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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE is a 302-hp 2.5-liter with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $39,800 MSRP and is rated at 38 mpg combined.
It makes 302 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
The RAV4 Prime measures 180.9 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,235 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,015 |
| Destination Charge | $1,215 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle PHEV, DOHC 16-valve Dual VVT-i, D-4S Dual Injection |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 302 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Injection Type | D-4S Dual Injection EFI (direct + port) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand AWD (separate rear electric motor) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Final Drive | 10.781 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane or higher |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Sport-tuned multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.4 in. with integrated regenerative braking |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/60R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 225/60R18 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 19° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 33.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,235 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.3 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 12, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
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.
Consequence: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V478000
Jul 21, 2022 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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."
Consequence: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V519000
Apr 13, 2022 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V239000
22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME
Owner Complaints
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.