Toyota Prius Prime recalls and problems
6 recalls and 124 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
124
Crashes reported
24
Fires reported
0
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Toyota Prius Prime by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius Prime | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Prius Prime | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Prius Prime | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Prius Prime | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Prius Prime | 1 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Prius Prime | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Prius Prime | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Prius Prime | 0 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported Toyota Prius Prime problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 | |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | |
| Service Brakes | 13 | |
| Power Train | 13 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | |
| Tires | 7 | |
| Wheels | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
All Toyota Prius Prime recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-049 | Jan 28, 2026 | 2023–2024 | Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. |
| 25V-744 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2023–2024 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. |
| 24V-548 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Equipment | Gulf States Toyota, Inc. |
| 24V-274 | Apr 17, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. |
| 21V-734 | Sep 22, 2021 | 2022 | Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. |
| 19V-544 | Jul 24, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Service 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota Prius Prime?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime has the most reports (42). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Prime have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Toyota Prius Prime model years 2019–2020, 2022–2024.
What are the most common Toyota Prius Prime problems?
Owners report electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other problems most often.