The 2024 Toyota Prius's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 20 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2024 Toyota Prius has accumulated 20 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other5

02Wheels2

03Air Bags,seat Belts,unknown Or Other1

04Electrical System,service Brakes,back Over Prevention1

05Vehicle Speed Control1

20 total across 1 model years (2024–2024)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Prius Fuel Economy

48–57mpg combined

49-57city

47-56hwy

$750-$900/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2024 Toyota Prius ranges from 48 to 57 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Prius - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

57mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

57 city56 hwy~$750/yr8/10 Clean

Prius AWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

54mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

53 city54 hwy~$800/yr8/10 Clean

Prius Prime SE - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city51 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

Prius XLE/LTD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

52 city52 hwy~$850/yr8/10 Clean

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

49mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

49 city50 hwy~$900/yr8/10 Clean

Prius Prime - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

48mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

50 city47 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2024 Toyota Prius

35States

33%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 18% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

75018%

TXTexas

3258%

FLFlorida

3057%

DCWashington DC

1955%

PAPennsylvania

1734%

GAGeorgia

1704%

MDMaryland

1624%

ILIllinois

1373%

MOMissouri

1333%

NCNorth Carolina

1263%

AZArizona

1243%

OROregon

1193%

DEDelaware

1153%

WAWashington

1052%

NYNew York

1042%

HI100

COColorado

892%

MNMinnesota

802%

NHNew Hampshire

782%

NJ71

MA68

OH64

MI60

OK49

TN48

UT44

IN43

RI39

AL38

WI38

NV27

KY26

CT26

VT24

NE22

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2024.

2024 Toyota Prius Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2024 Toyota Prius a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2024 Toyota Prius. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2024 Toyota Prius?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Toyota Prius. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2024 Toyota Prius?

You'll get between 48 and 57 MPG combined from the 2024 Toyota Prius, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2024 Toyota Prius?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 20 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.