Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (42 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 1 (from 5 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 10 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 15 complaints). The Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV), 9 of 42 complaints name Visibility and wipers.
Data as of .
2023
2021
2018
2025–26
Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV). How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 → | 4 | 12 | 4 | Electrical system | 50 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 4 | Powertrain, Electrical system | 50 |
| 2022 → | 3 | 8 | 1 | Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system | 54 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 1 | 10 | 0 | Air bags, Service brakes, Engine | 54 |
| 2020 → | 4 | 16 | 1 | Visibility and wipers | 54 |
| 2019 → | 2 | 8 | 1 | Wheels | 54 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 1 | 15 | 0 | Air bags | 54 |
| 2017 → Most | 6 | 42 | 0 | Visibility and wipers | 54 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Liftback
- Oil
- SAE 0W-16 (SAE 0W-20 may be used temporarily if 0W-16 is unavailable; replace with 0W-16 at the next oil change) · 4.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/65R15, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent; aligns with Prius liftback fitments) front / 195/65R15, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent) rear
- Body styles
- Liftback
- Oil
- SAE 0W-16 (SAE 0W-20 may be used temporarily if 0W-16 is unavailable; replace with 0W-16 at the next oil change) · 4.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 195/65R15, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent; aligns with Prius liftback fitments) front / 195/65R15, 215/45R17 (trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 26V-049 covers certain 2023-2026 Prius Prime and Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (along with other Prius variants listed in the campaign). Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly. Toyota states this recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall 24V-274. Recall 24V-274 covers certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles for the same rear door switch condition; dealers modify the rear door switch circuits.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 1 (from 5 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 10 complaints), and 2018 at 1 (from 15 complaints).
Which Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (42 complaints). On the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV), 9 of 42 complaints name Visibility and wipers.
How do Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) years are too early to compare?
The Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV) 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Toyota Prius Prime take?
SAE 0W-16 on XW50 (2017-2022) and XW60 (2023-on); SAE 0W-20 may be used temporarily if 0W-16 is unavailable, then replace with 0W-16 at the next oil change.
What does recall 26V-049 cover on Prius Prime?
Certain 2023-2026 Prius Prime and Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (with other Prius variants): water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
When did the XW60 Prius Prime start?
Model year 2023 on this site.