2026 Toyota Prius
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
2 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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The 2026 Toyota Prius illuminates a road distance on an unlight, rural road of 110 feet on low beam. Parked at the beginning of one white dashed center line, the low beams illuminate two additional white dashed lines.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-20
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were activated, and the contact became aware of a blind spot on the roadway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-08
Electrical system
2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The two outside rear view mirrors on the 2026 Prius have an adjustment problem. When attempting to adjust them they will freeze (won't move), move intermittently, and jerk.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-24
Visibility/wiper
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Air bags
1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.
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I was sideswiped and then t-boned by a semi truck on a highway, then spun out into the median. None of the airbags deployed. Driver's side incurred a lot of damage and the car is presumed to be declared…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2026 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V049000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 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 2026 Toyota Prius?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Prius have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.