The 2023 Toyota Prius has a high safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 16 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V2740002024-17-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

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.

A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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26V0490002026-28-01

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.

A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 16 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Toyota Prius. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Electrical System,latches/locks/linkages2

03Wheels2

04Seat Belts,structure1

05Structure1

16 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

48–57mpg combined

49-57city

47-56hwy

$1,200-$1,400/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2023 Toyota Prius returns 48–57 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Prius - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

57mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

57 city56 hwy~$1,200/yr9/10 Clean

Prius AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

54mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

53 city54 hwy~$1,250/yr9/10 Clean

Prius Prime SE - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city51 hwy~$1,300/yr10/10 Clean

Prius XLE/LTD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

52 city52 hwy~$1,300/yr9/10 Clean

Prius AWD XLE/LTD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

49mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

49 city50 hwy~$1,400/yr8/10 Clean

Prius Prime - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

48mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

50 city47 hwy~$1,400/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2023 Toyota Prius

34States

32%in top 3

18% of the market sits in California, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

75818%

TXTexas

3368%

FLFlorida

2967%

DCWashington DC

2165%

MDMaryland

1834%

GAGeorgia

1754%

PAPennsylvania

1644%

ILIllinois

1333%

NCNorth Carolina

1333%

NYNew York

1193%

DEDelaware

1173%

WAWashington

1133%

MOMissouri

1113%

HIHawaii

1093%

OROregon

1042%

AZArizona

982%

COColorado

942%

MNMinnesota

842%

NJNew Jersey

822%

NH74

MA70

TN59

MI57

OH54

UT51

OK46

RI43

CT40

IN37

WI34

VT32

AL30

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

Buying a 2023 Toyota Prius?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Prius a good car to buy?

The 2023 Toyota Prius has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Toyota Prius?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2023 Toyota Prius. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Toyota Prius?

Fuel economy ranges from 48 to 57 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $173 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2023 Toyota Prius?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2023 Toyota Prius, based on 16 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.