The 2022 Century is Toyota's ultra-luxury flagship with the proven 2UR-FSE hybrid V8. Being essentially brand-new on the road, we're seeing very few field failures, but the platform shares DNA with LS sedans and older Centuries that give us clues about future weak points.
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Seepage
Occasional · medium severityTypical onset: 40,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Small transmission fluid puddles under center of vehicle, Slight burnt smell after highway driving, Transmission temperature warning on extended climbs
Fix: Replace cooler lines and potentially cooler core if contaminated. 3-4 hours labor including fluid drain/refill and system flush. Factory lines prone to crimp-point weeping on this hybrid transmission.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan Bearing Noise
Occasional · low severityTypical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Whirring or grinding from rear seat area when hybrid system active, Noise increases with battery charge/discharge cycles, No warning lights but audible annoyance
Fix: Replace hybrid battery cooling fan assembly. 2 hours labor, requires rear seat and trim removal. Toyota revised fan design in late production but early 2022s use older bearing spec.
Estimated cost: $650-950
Rear Air Suspension Height Sensor Drift
Rare · medium severitySymptoms: Vehicle sits unevenly side-to-side when parked overnight, Air suspension warning light intermittent, Rear end sags on one corner after sitting
Fix: Recalibrate or replace height sensor(s) at affected corner. 1.5-2 hours labor including diagnostic time and system reset. Software glitch more common than hardware failure, but sensor replacement runs higher if corroded.
Estimated cost: $400-1,200
Harmonic Balancer Rubber Deterioration
Rare · high severityTypical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Vibration at idle that wasn't present before, Serpentine belt walking off pulleys or unusual belt wear pattern, Visible separation or wobble of outer balancer ring
Fix: Replace harmonic balancer, inspect front main seal for leak. 3-4 hours labor on V8, requires serpentine removal and careful torque spec on crank bolt. 2UR-FSE uses bonded rubber design that can separate in high-heat environments.
Estimated cost: $900-1,500
Infotainment Head Unit Freezing/Reboot Loops
Occasional · low severitySymptoms: Screen goes black and Toyota logo appears randomly while driving, Climate controls unresponsive during reboot cycle, Loss of backup camera for 30-60 seconds
Fix: Software reflash at dealer or head unit replacement if hardware fault. 1 hour labor for flash, 4-5 hours if full unit swap needed. Early 2022 production had firmware bug, TSB issued but not all units updated.
Estimated cost: $180-3,200
Too new to call definitively, but the 2UR-FSE and hybrid system are bulletproof if maintained — buy one if you can afford the dealer service costs, because indie shops are still learning these systems.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.