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2022 Toyota Prius

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Prius.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Prius features an engine that requires 4.4 qt of 0W‑20 oil and is paired with an automatic transmission offering variable gear ratios, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 54/50/52 mpg. It records 24 owner complaints and one recall, a complaint level that is a fraction of the 2,819 complaints reported at the model’s peak in 2010 and near the historic low of four complaints observed in 2000. Accordingly, the 2022 model year stands as one of the most reliable in the Prius lineage.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy54/50/52 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · 295 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 140R · 295 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified
Tire size195/65R15 91SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121060
Spark plug9091901298
Battery2880037130
Front wiper blades8522247130 alt 8521247130
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter871390R030 alt 8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3064 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined54 / 50 / 52 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Prius of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.30 sec — 2022 Prime Limited Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Prime Limited Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec10.30 sec17.70 sec121 hpFWD
2019Limited Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.75-kWh9.80 sec17.40 sec121 hpFWD
2019XLE AWD-e Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh9.80 sec17.30 sec121 hpAWD
2019XLE AWD-e Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh10.80 sec18.00 sec121 hpAWD
2018C Four Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh11.20 sec18.20 sec99 hpFWD
2017Prime Advanced Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh10.00 sec17.40 sec121 hpFWD
2017Prime Advanced Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh10.10 sec17.50 sec121 hpFWD
2017Prime Advanced Hatchback 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh10.20 sec17.70 sec121 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid CapacityP610
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugP610: 37.0 ft-lbs; Q510: 29.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil TypeND-11
Oil Capacity3.8-4.2 oz
Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance295 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque79.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.039" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.866; Rear: 0.296
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.006

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use several steps to torque bolts evenly to 36.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 45°36 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°36 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Prius sits at the tail of a steep decline in federal complaints and recalls that began in the mid‑2000s, when the model first entered production and complaints peaked at 2,003 in 2007. By 2020 the complaints had fallen to 14, and 2022 shows 24 complaints and a single recall, a modest uptick from the previous year but still far below the 2010 peak of 2,819 complaints and 10 recalls. The trend in recalls remains low—only one recall in 2022 versus up to six in the late‑2000s—suggesting that the most serious safety issues have been largely addressed. The top complaint areas for 2022 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown/Other, Visibility/Wiper) are typical of older hybrids and are not indicative of a systemic defect. With only 4 crash complaints and no fire complaints, the 2022 model year appears to be a solid choice for a used Prius, offering the benefit of a mature, low‑complaint platform.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
129
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System5
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper2
Air Bags,Structure,Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V734000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):SoftwareReported 22/09/2021

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 129 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0784-25 Rev12025-06-17EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Prius take?

4.4 qt of ILSAC GF-6B 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Prius have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Prius get?

EPA figures are 54 city / 50 highway / 52 combined mpg.