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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.051 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 56 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG City
- 57 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG Comb
- 57 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- CO₂
- 155 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Eco Score
- 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 51.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 5.7 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,097 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 10 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 1
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Toyota Safety Sense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
26V049000 Jan 28, 2026 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEMToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Vehicles covered (all models): 141,286
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING18%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
- AIR BAGS9%
- BACK OVER PREVENTION9%
- VISIBILITY/WIPER9%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 11 total.
Toyota Prius: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 2 yr
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 25k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 150k mi
Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06
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