AWD 2022 from the back..

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Carl Prius 2, Jul 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM.

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    Carl Prius 2 Junior Member

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    Hello all
    Is anyone else suffering from the look of your 2022 AWD from the back.
    I feel that the muffler sits way to low in this model and it’s Begging for twin pipes.
    Is there an aftermarket replacement muffler that would Make My Day?
    Thanks
    Carl
     
    #1 Carl Prius 2, Jul 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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    Yes and the reason is because our rear motor is back there and the heat from the muffler is not good for it. (It only has 1.5 Qts Toyota WS transmission fluid for lube in there...I just serviced mine.)

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it....
     
    #2 ColoradoBoo, Jul 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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    Hello Colorado
    Thanks for the quick reply.
    So the reason is heat… Is there a factory approved duel muffler?
     
    #3 Carl Prius 2, Jul 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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    When I first looked under the car I thought the previous owner had backed into something.
     
    #6 Carl Prius 2, Jul 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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    Yep when I, first, bought my 2021 AWD I parked it in the garage next to my wife's 2017 Prius LE and immediately noticed my muffler hanging lower...so did some research and that's what I discovered. (I almost took the car back to the dealer to ask about it....that would've been embarrassing.)

    I have a picture of the two somewhere...I'll have to search for it and post it...it is noticeable.
     
    #7 ColoradoBoo, Jul 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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