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Toyota Prius recalls and problems

35 recalls and 12,531 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
35
Complaints
12,531
Crashes reported
1,004
Fires reported
67

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Toyota Prius by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Prius162010
2025 Prius2161010
2024 Prius4274000
2023 Prius4211011
2022 Prius1244040
2021 Prius061000
2020 Prius0146060
2019 Prius3307020
2018 Prius1375020
2017 Prius39112270
2016 Prius51568060
2015 Prius1168291173
2014 Prius3211261150
2013 Prius3414404240
2012 Prius6425462330
2011 Prius6522377170
2010 Prius102,82318313652
2009 Prius6502644272
2008 Prius41,4981526717
2007 Prius42,0041249701
2006 Prius61,440825481
2005 Prius61,0511024661
2004 Prius6610382290
2003 Prius1995050
2002 Prius2167124115
2001 Prius316513360
2000 Prius040000

Most reported Toyota Prius problems

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting3,513
Service Brakes2,047
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1,648
Electrical System1,611
Vehicle Speed Control1,050
Service Brakes, Electric811
Unknown or Other564
Air Bags431
Power Train421
Engine417

All Toyota Prius recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-049Jan 28, 20262023–2026Electrical System, Latches/Locks/LinkagesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
25V-744Oct 30, 20252023–2025Back Over PreventionToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
24V-548Jul 23, 20242023–2024EquipmentGulf States Toyota, Inc.
24V-274Apr 17, 20242023–2024Electrical System, Latches/Locks/LinkagesToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles.
21V-734Sep 22, 20212022Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine CoolingToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles.
20V-369Jun 24, 20202013–2015Hybrid Propulsion SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684.
19V-876Dec 11, 20192019Electrical SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles.
19V-544Jul 24, 20192019Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles.
19V-244Mar 27, 20192019EquipmentGulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.
18V-684Oct 4, 20182010–2014Hybrid Propulsion SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles.
18V-579Sep 5, 20182016–2018Electrical SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles.
18V-085Jan 31, 20182016Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles.
17V-658Oct 18, 20172016Hybrid Propulsion SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles.
17V-295May 2, 20172017TiresGulf States Toyota, Inc.
16V-741Oct 14, 20162016–2017Parking BrakeToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016.
16V-672Sep 16, 20162016Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016.
16V-487Jun 30, 20162010–2012Air BagsToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles.
16V-396Jun 2, 20162010–2012SeatsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and…
14V-743Nov 19, 20142010–2011SeatsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4…
14V-053Feb 12, 20142010–2014Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion SystemToyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles.
13V-235Jun 5, 20132010Service BrakesToyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009.
13V-123Apr 9, 20132012EquipmentSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and…
13V-014Jan 16, 20132009–2012Seats, Air BagsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year…
12V-537Nov 14, 20122004–2009SteeringToyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009.
12V-536Nov 14, 20122004–2009Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine CoolingToyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011.
11V-304Jun 1, 20112001–2003SteeringToyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003.
10V-039Feb 9, 20102010Service Brakes, AirToyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles.
10V-035Feb 3, 20102009–2010EquipmentGulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
10V-036Feb 3, 20102005–2010EquipmentSoutheast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
09V-388Oct 5, 20092004–2009Vehicle Speed ControlToyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles.
06V-266Jul 19, 20062001–2002Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector.
06V-188May 31, 20062004–2006SteeringThe intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.
06V-096Apr 3, 20062004–2006Air BagsOn certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient…
04V-558Nov 22, 20042004Exterior LightingCertain passenger vehicles may be equipped with an improperly designed brake light switch.
00V-285Sep 21, 20002001SteeringVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Toyota Prius?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Toyota Prius has the most reports (2,823). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls covering Toyota Prius model years 2001–2019, 2022–2026.

What are the most common Toyota Prius problems?

Owners report exterior lighting, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.