2023 Toyota Prius Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Toyota Prius has a complaint index of 15, the second-lowest among 21 model years, earning a Best verdict. It has 19 complaints, 4 recalls, and its top problem area is Structure & Body, with tires and electrical door locks also noted.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 Prius years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 19
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 53
- 52.5 city / 53 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 1
Top 2023 Toyota Prius problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body6 (32%)
- Electrical System5 (26%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (21%)
- Other3 (16%)
- Brakes2 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Seat Belts1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers reported tire sidewall blowouts on the factory-fitted 19-inch tires while driving around 25 mph, with one owner noting a median mileage of 6,200 miles at failure.
- Owners described the automatic emergency braking system triggering unexpectedly on open highway roads with no obstacles present.
- Some reported rear door latches allowing water intrusion, which links to the electrical recall for the rear door switch.
- One driver described the vehicle stalling at highway speed with warning lights on, losing steering assist, and being struck from behind.
- Owners reported front and rear door locks failing to respond to the key fob, spreading from one door to another over time.
- A driver described the vehicle rolling backward while stopped in traffic with the brake pedal depressed and the gear selector in Drive.
2023 Toyota Prius recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V049000Jan 28, 2026Electrical System141,286 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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 display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V548000Jul 23, 2024Other33,848 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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 Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: 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.
2023 Toyota Prius fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 52.5 MPG
- Highway
- 53 MPG
- Combined
- 53 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Prius years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Toyota Prius reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Prius has a complaint index of 15, the second-lowest of any Prius model year, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Prius years.
- What problems does the 2023 Toyota Prius have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Prius center on Structure & Body issues (32% of complaints), followed by Electrical System (26%) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires (21%), including reports of tire blowouts.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Prius have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists four recalls for the 2023 Prius, including two related to a rear door switch electrical short and one for a Panoramic View Monitor software update.
- How does the 2023 Prius compare to other Prius years?
- The 2023 Prius ranks 18th worst out of 21 model years by complaint index, meaning only a few years have fewer reported problems, while years like 2007 and 2010 have far higher complaint indexes of 95 and 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Prius?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Prius at 53 mpg combined (52.5 city, 53 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,225.