MYRModel Year Report

2020 Toyota Prius

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2020 Toyota Prius
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:39:17.194Z

Only 14 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 14 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 165 complaints 2002: 167 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 610 complaints 2004 2005: 1051 complaints 2006: 1439 complaints 2007: 2003 complaints 2008: 1497 complaints 2008 2009: 502 complaints 2010: 2823 complaints 2011: 518 complaints 2012: 422 complaints 2012 2013: 409 complaints 2014: 207 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 91 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 14 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 24 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2020: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
20004
2001165
2002167
200399
2004610
20051051
20061439
20072003
20081497
2009502
20102823
2011518
2012422
2013409
2014207
2015164
2016154
201791
201836
201930
202014
20216
202224
202319
202424
202516
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while, driving approximately 5 mph, making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, and crashed into the bushes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210924

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MY DAD WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HE SAID THAT HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. HE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE ALL AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE CAR ONLY HAD 700 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200812

TIRES

2 of 14 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
WHEELS

1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2017

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Toyota Prius 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?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Prius 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.