2023 Toyota Prius
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 610 |
| 2005 | 1,051 |
| 2006 | 1,439 |
| 2007 | 2,004 |
| 2008 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 502 |
| 2010 | 2,824 |
| 2011 | 522 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 414 |
| 2014 | 210 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving at highway speed on Interstate 30. Warning lights came on the dashboard. The Prius began to stall. Could not steer vehicle to shoulder. Prius came to a stop in the outside lane of travel. Rear-ended by Tractor Trailer rig. Passenger died.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-10
Also filed under Steering
Wheels
3 of 20 total reports mention: wheels.
Power train
3 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased my 2023 Prius new which comes with a 5 year 60k mile powertrain warranty. My car, at 42.2k miles, has developed a clicking sound when the steering wheel is fully turned to the left and the vehicle is moving slowly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14
Latches/locks/linkages
3 of 20 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.
Structure
3 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-09-09Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages24V274000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
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2024-09-16Equipment24V548000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.
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Date not on fileElectrical system, latches/locks/linkages26V049000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V049000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V274000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V548000 · Equipment
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2023 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 2023 Toyota Prius?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Prius have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.