Toyota Prius complaints by model year
12,511 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 91 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 154 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 166 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 207 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 | 410 | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 | 424 | 46 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | 521 | 37 | 7 | 6 |
| 2010 | 2,822 | 183 | 13 | 10 |
| 2009 | 502 | 64 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | 1,497 | 152 | 6 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2,003 | 124 | 9 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1,439 | 82 | 5 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1,051 | 102 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 610 | 38 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | 99 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 167 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 | 165 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Toyota Prius recalls (35)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Prius model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V049000 | Jan 28, 2026 | Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly | 2023–2026 | — |
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 81.1% |
| 24V548000 | Jul 23, 2024 | Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 | 2023, 2024 | 99% |
| 24V274000 | Apr 17, 2024 | Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly | 2023, 2024 | 92.8% |
| 21V734000 | Sep 22, 2021 | ECU Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2022 | 98.1% |
| 20V369000 | Jun 24, 2020 | Hybrid System may Shutdown and cause Stall | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 90.2% |
| 19V876000 | Dec 11, 2019 | Speed and Fuel Display May Go Blank/FMVSS 101 | 2019 | 88.1% |
| 19V544000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Loss of Stability Control, Brake Assist/FMVSS 126 | 2019 | 97.8% |
| 19V244000 | Mar 27, 2019 | Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label | 2019 | 67.3% |
| 18V684000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Hybrid System may Shutdown and cause Stall | 2010–2014 | 72% |
| 18V579000 | Sep 5, 2018 | Engine Wire Harness May Chafe and Short | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 90.4% |
| 18V085000 | Jan 31, 2018 | Sensor Failures May Prevent Air Bag Deployment | 2016 | 85.7% |
| 17V658000 | Oct 18, 2017 | Improperly Bolted Hybrid Capacitor may cause Stall | 2016 | 100% |
| 17V295000 | May 2, 2017 | Spare Tire Air Pressure may be Incorrect | 2017 | 58% |
| 16V741000 | Oct 14, 2016 | Parking Brake Cable may Disengage from Lever | 2016, 2017 | 92.1% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Toyota Prius FAQ
How many recalls has the Toyota Prius had?
NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns that cover at least one Toyota Prius model year from 2000 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2,822) and the 2021 the fewest (6). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Toyota Prius problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, service brakes, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Toyota Prius get?
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Prius at 49 to 57 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.