MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Prius Prime

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2018 Toyota Prius Prime
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:50.734Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius Prime Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2017: 32 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2018 2019: 8 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020 2021: 10 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022 2023: 5 complaints 2023 2024: 11 complaints 2024
2018: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
201732
201815
20198
202016
202110
20228
20235
202411

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.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230815

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, 20230119

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.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.