Model year
2026 Toyota Prius
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Prius (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 4 complaints under PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 49–57 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,200–$1,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 165 complaints
- 2002 167 complaints
- 2003 99 complaints
- 2004 610 complaints
- 2005 1,051 complaints
- 2006 1,439 complaints
- 2007 2,003 complaints
- 2008 1,497 complaints
- 2009 502 complaints
- 2010 2,823 complaints
- 2011 521 complaints
- 2012 424 complaints
- 2013 414 complaints
- 2014 210 complaints
- 2015 166 complaints
- 2016 155 complaints
- 2017 91 complaints
- 2018 37 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 14 complaints
- 2021 6 complaints
- 2022 24 complaints
- 2023 21 complaints
- 2024 27 complaints
- 2025 16 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V049000 · Jan 28, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 1 | 4 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.102 | NHTSA photo |
| 5 HB HEV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.102 | NHTSA photo |
| PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.092 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 54 | 54 | — | — | $1,250 |
| Prius AWD XLE/LTD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 49 | 50 | 49 | — | — | $1,350 |
| Prius XLE/LTD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 52 | 52 | 52 | — | — | $1,300 |
| Prius · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 57 | 56 | 57 | — | — | $1,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Toyota Prius at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.