2022 Toyota Prius Prime  RealSafeCars79Safety Rating

#38 of 2022 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#116 of all 2022 vehicles


The Prius Prime, introduced by Toyota in 2017, is a midsize hatchback with seating up to 4. The Prius Prime provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. Toyota offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.8% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.043% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9084%, meaning the average driver has a 0.043% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9084% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is 15% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Toyota's Safety Sense active safety features can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. All trims and versions of the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime include the following active safety system: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD). There are optional safety features on the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime which may add to the cost but should be strongly considered --- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) and Blind Spot Monitor.


And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9162Chevrolet MalibuKia NiroHyundai SonataToyota PriusNissan AltimaHonda AccordToyota VenzaNissan RogueToyota CamryAcura ILXHonda InsightToyota Prius PrimeComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 62 to 91. The 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is safer than the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2022 Kia Niro, and the 2022 Hyundai Sonata and less safe than the 2022 Nissan Rogue and the 2022 Toyota Venza. It is about as safe as the 2022 Nissan Altima, the 2022 Honda Accord, the 2022 Honda Insight, the 2022 Acura ILX, and the 2022 Toyota Camry.

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