2015–2027 · 13 model years · 26 recalls

Toyota Prius problems by year

We don't rate the Toyota Prius yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (226). Owners complain most about brakes. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Brakes156
Body, glass & interior152
Driver-assist & stability84
Electrical system76
Engine & cooling32
Airbags & seat belts15

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every Toyota Prius year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 PriusNot rated yet0055
2026 PriusNot rated yet11157
2025 PriusNot rated yet32257
2024 PriusNot rated yet39457
2023 PriusNot rated yet28457
2022 PriusNot rated yet31156
2021 PriusNot rated yet11056
2020 PriusNot rated yet23056
2019 PriusNot rated yet54356
2018 PriusNot rated yet51156
2017 PriusNot rated yet127356
2016 PriusNot rated yet218556
2015 PriusNot rated yet226250

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Toyota Prius problems?

Owners complain most about brakes, body, glass & interior, driver-assist & stability.

Which Toyota Prius year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 5 recalls on record with NHTSA.