2023 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
15/100
#18 most-complained of 21 Prius years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Toyota Prius has 19 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 15 out of 100 — #18 highest of 21 Prius model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is structure & body (6 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 injury, and 1 death.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 53
- 52.5 city / 53 hwy
Top 2023 Toyota Prius problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Toyota Prius ranks #18 of 21 among Prius model years (Complaint Index 15/100, verdict: Best). It has 19 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Prius?
- The most reported problem areas are structure & body (6 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,625 miles.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota Prius, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system, collision avoidance & cameras, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Prius?
- EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Prius at 53 MPG combined (52.5 city / 53 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,225. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.