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2023 Toyota

Prius Prime

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Toyota Prius Prime: best and worst years
2023 Toyota Prius Prime (photo 1 of 4)

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Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.61
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
Range per hour (240V)
138 mi/hr
Real-world MPG
47.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
6 See on NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38%
  • POWER TRAIN25%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING13%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES13%
  • SUSPENSION13%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.

Toyota Prius Prime: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

55 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Feb 27, 2026ENGINET-SB-0104-21 Rev2

    OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Jun 17, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25 Rev1

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

  • Apr 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0779-25

    To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by FTS and/or FPE.

  • Feb 12, 2025ENGINET-SB-0107-20 Rev2

    OBSOLETE NOTICE February 11, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0021-25.

  • Feb 10, 2025ENGINET-SB-0021-25

    Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming procedures and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard+ (CUW+). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will re

  • and 47 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty 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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.