MYRModel Year Report

2020 Toyota Prius Prime

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2020 Toyota Prius Prime
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:15:38.969Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius Prime Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 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: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 11 complaints 2024
2020: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
201732
201815
20198
202016
202110
20228
20233
202411

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

5 of 16 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED A DASHBOARD COVER IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201026

The car had about 8000 miles on it. It was parked in Garage the night before. In the morning the outside temperature was 39F. During my 30 minutes driving, the front defrost was turned on.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240110

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Prius Prime.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250929

I WAS GOING TO PARK MY CAR IN PARKING LOT OF MY APARTMENT. I PUSHED THE BAKER, THE CAR DIDN'T DECREASE THE SPEED OR STOP, BUT ACCELERATED. IT WAS JUST OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED TO THE WALL. THE SENSOR SYSTEM DIDN'T DO ANY JOB, NOT EVEN A WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201125

POWER TRAIN

3 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
TIRES

2 of 16 total reports mention: tires.

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I purchased Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 195/65 R 15 from Sam's Club in Kingston on August 2023. On [XXX] my tire blew out on the inner sidewall of my tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240327

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190920 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019.

Campaign 19V544000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V544000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2020 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 2020 Toyota Prius Prime?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.