2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME has 4 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine electrical system failures involving camshaft actuators and coolant bypass valves. They also report battery failures with 12-volt batteries dying unexpectedly despite normal usage.
Common Issues- Camshaft actuator electrical failure. Several owners report codes P136001 and P136415 related to camshaft actuator bank 1 general electrical failure and circuit shorts resulting in engine knocking noises and jerking during driving.
- Engine coolant bypass valve malfunction. Code P268111 indicates a circuit short to ground in the engine coolant bypass valve causing related electrical faults.
- Battery failure. The 12-volt battery discharges repeatedly even after replacement, with no external drain and normal driving frequency.
- Intermittent engine knocking. Owners experience knocking sounds on idle that disappear once the engine warms up, without triggering a check engine light initially.
- Jerking while driving. Occasional jerks occur during driving prior to check engine light activation.
Two recalls affect this model related to its electrical and occupant safety systems. One recall impacts the DC-DC converter used in the propulsion system, creating a fire risk due to an electrical short. The other concerns the occupant classification sensor for the front passenger seat that may lead to improper air bag deployment.
Recalls- DC-DC converter. NHTSA recall 23V478000 affects 43,442 vehicles. The electric current rectifying module may be damaged, causing electrical shorts and overheating, raising fire risk. Toyota advises avoiding charging below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter free of charge.
- Front passenger occupant sensor. NHTSA recall 22V519000 affects 3,533 vehicles. Assembly interference may cause the occupant classification system to misdetect seating, failing safety standards and risking improper air bag deployment. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat free of charge.
Owners faced with repeated electrical failures, battery issues, or unresolved recall concerns should consider their rights under state lemon law protections. Documentation of repairs and communications may assist in pursuing remedies related to chronic defects or safety risks.
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME Summary
2022
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
46975
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
43442 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
3533 vehicles affected
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."
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
ID: 2089657ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 12v battery keeps dying. The dealer has checked it multiple times and finally replaced it with a new one which has now died twice. The weather has not been freezing, car is garage, i don't leave anything on that would drain battery and I drive it several times a week. I have over 23,000 miles. It dies at worst time when I really need to go somewhere.
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
ID: 2084005POWER TRAIN
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all applicable parts - the electrical system is pointing to a bypass hose which was changed as well as a camshaft sensor which still didi not solve the issue. i check online it found many others had this problem. My camshaft was ticking when the car was under warranty around 40k miles but now the car is not. Code p136001 'A' Camshaft Actuator bank 1:General Electrical Failure Code p136415 'C' Camshaft Actuator bank 1: Circuit short to battery or open P268111 Engine coolant bypass valve: circuit short to Ground
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
ID: 2084004ENGINE
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all applicable parts - the electrical system is pointing to a bypass hose which was changed as well as a camshaft sensor which still didi not solve the issue. i check online it found many others had this problem. My camshaft was ticking when the car was under warranty around 40k miles but now the car is not. Code p136001 'A' Camshaft Actuator bank 1:General Electrical Failure Code p136415 'C' Camshaft Actuator bank 1: Circuit short to battery or open P268111 Engine coolant bypass valve: circuit short to Ground
2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME
ID: 2084003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The idling on this car has had a slight knocking sound but it goes off when engine is warm and i have never got a check engine light. i noticed recently when driving the car had a slight jerk but still no check engine light. until traveling on day it came on and i scanned the codes and replaced all applicable parts - the electrical system is pointing to a bypass hose which was changed as well as a camshaft sensor which still didi not solve the issue. i check online it found many others had this problem. My camshaft was ticking when the car was under warranty around 40k miles but now the car is not. Code p136001 'A' Camshaft Actuator bank 1:General Electrical Failure Code p136415 'C' Camshaft Actuator bank 1: Circuit short to battery or open P268111 Engine coolant bypass valve: circuit short to Ground