Toyota Prius Prime problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 97 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Toyota Prius Prime (2017–2024).

Complaints
97
Recalls
6
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

242017152018520191620201020218202262023132024
NHTSA complaints per Toyota Prius Prime model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Toyota Prius Prime model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Prius Prime132014Electrical System
2023 Prius Prime60004Electrical System
2022 Prius Prime83001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 Prius Prime104020Electrical System
2020 Prius Prime165001Visibility & Wipers
2019 Prius Prime50001Wheels & Tires
2018 Prius Prime154030Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Prius Prime245030Electrical System

Most common Toyota Prius Prime problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    25 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    13 complaints
  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    10 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    9 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    7 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

2021202320242025
Complaints about the Toyota Prius Prime received by NHTSA each month.

Toyota Prius Prime recalls

  • Recall 26V049000Jan 28, 2026141,286 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V744000Oct 30, 20251,024,407 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V548000Jul 23, 202433,848 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V274000Apr 17, 202455,690 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V734000Sep 22, 20218,411 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V544000Jul 24, 20196,925 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology