2023 Toyota Prius
4 recalls · 16 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
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 & Remedy
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V049000 (Electric... | No | No |
| 01/16/2026 | Seat Belts,structure | Body / Liftgate The rear hatch unexpectedly dropped and fell on my head while the vehicle was stationary. The right-sid... | No | No |
| 01/16/2026 | Structure | The rear plastic where the handle to open the truck is easily damaged and can cause water or damage inside the vehicle. | No | No |
| 08/20/2025 | Tires,wheels | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia, Tire Size: 195/60/R17, DOT Numb... | No | No |
| 07/30/2025 | Electrical System | Front door locks defective. Remote control doesn’t open the doors, even after replacing battery in key fob. It started w... | No | No |
| 07/04/2025 | Wheels | Tires are failing on the year model at an alarming rate. We have just turned 30,000 miles and have had 7 failures. 2 we... | No | No |
| 11/15/2024 | Unknown or Other | Immediately after servicing the vehicle, when I closed the rear hatch, I noticed a crack in the plastic trim under the w... | No | No |
| 08/08/2024 | Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V274000 (Electrical ... | No | No |
| 08/06/2024 | Power Train,service Brakes | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while sitting in traffic with the brake pedal depressed, t... | No | No |
| 06/23/2024 | Unknown or Other | There are NO air vents or air flow to the rear seats. Passengers will overheat in the summer with no relief and I have n... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Toyota Prius has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 16.
The 2023 Toyota Prius has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Toyota Prius received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 1 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).