Model year
2027 Toyota Prius
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Toyota Prius (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 48–55 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,200–$1,400, 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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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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 | 56 | 49 | 53 | — | — | $1,250 |
| Prius AWD XLE/LTD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 51 | 45 | 48 | — | — | $1,400 |
| Prius XLE/LTD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 54 | 46 | 51 | — | — | $1,300 |
| Prius · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 59 | 50 | 55 | — | — | $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 2027 Toyota Prius at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.