2018 Toyota Prius Prime
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Air bags
2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Airbags deployed prematurely as I was parking my car in a doctor's office parking lot. The car was going less than 5 mph and I did not hit anything.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-15
Air bag did not deploy during a head on collision at 25-30 mph. No warning lamps. Car is totaled according to tow truck driver. Currently at the body shop, waiting for adjusters approval for body shop to take car apart to assess the damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-19
Back over prevention
2 of 15 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and rearview system braking.
Visibility
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.