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2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE

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 TypeSUV
PowertrainPlug-in Hybrid
Price
MSRP$39,800
MSRP with Destination$41,015
Destination Charge$1,215
Engine
Engine Type2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle PHEV, DOHC 16-valve Dual VVT-i, D-4S Dual Injection
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower302 hp
Torque165 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve, Dual VVT-i
Compression Ratio14.0:1
Injection TypeD-4S Dual Injection EFI (direct + port)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeElectronic On-Demand AWD (separate rear electric motor)
Transmission
TransmissionElectronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode
Final Drive10.781
Fuel Economy
City40 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined38 MPG
Recommended Fuel87-octane or higher
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionSport-tuned independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionSport-tuned multi-link with stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 12.9 in.
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc, 12.4 in. with integrated regenerative braking
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy
Wheels Rear18-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy
Tires Front225/60R18 all-season
Tires Rear225/60R18 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.9 in
Width73 in
Height67 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Front Track63 in
Rear Track63.7 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Approach Angle19°
Departure Angle21°
Cargo Volume33.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,235 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.7 in
Headroom Rear39.5 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear37.8 in
Shoulder Room Front57.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.4 in
Hip Room Front54.3 in
Hip Room Rear47.7 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (13.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2022 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD

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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other6
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
Engine2
Structure2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 9, 2026 · Visibility
“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…”
May 17, 2026 · 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…”
Apr 17, 2026 · Electrical System, 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…”
Jan 7, 2026 · 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…”
Dec 9, 2025 · Visibility
“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…”

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.

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