Toyota Prius
The 2026 Toyota Prius is generally considered an excellent reliability bet, though potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the exterior lighting and electrical system, particularly the rear-view mirrors, given the documented issues.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 4.13 | 4.2 | 4.13 | 49-57 mpg combined |
| 2025 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 4.13 | 4.2 | 4.13 | — |
| 2024 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 4.13 | 4.2 | 4.13 | 49-57 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 4.13 | 4.2 | 4.13 | 49-57 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | — |
| 2021 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | 52-56 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | — |
| 2019 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | — |
| 2018 | 48 | 43 | 46 | 4.9 | 5.47 | 5.11 | — |
| 2017 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | 52-56 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 4.36 | 4.7 | 4.52 | — |
| 2015 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 4.7 | 5.11 | 4.9 | 48-51 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 49 | 46 | 48 | 4.8 | 5.11 | 4.9 | — |
| 2013 | 49 | 46 | 48 | 4.8 | 5.11 | 4.9 | — |
| 2012 | 49 | 46 | 48 | 4.8 | 5.11 | 4.9 | — |
| 2011 | 49 | 46 | 48 | 4.8 | 5.11 | 4.9 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 194-196 hp | 139 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 194-196 hp | 139 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | 194-196 hp | 139 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Inline-4 | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | hatchback | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | — | — | In-Line | VVT-i Engine | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | Inline-4 | 2ZR-FXE | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | 134 hp | 105 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | hatchback | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | — | — | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Note | Series | Base price | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $27,950, MSRP range: $27,950 - $36,365, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Excludes $1,095 destination fee., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/4/2026 | — | USD | $27,950 | $27,950 - $36,365 | 0.9 | Excludes $1,095 destination fee. | llm_estimate | 5/4/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,525, MSRP range: $24,525 - $32,650, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $995., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/3/2026 | Note: Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 player | USD | $24,525 | $24,525 - $32,650 | 0.9 | MSRP excludes Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $995. | llm_estimate | 5/3/2026 | Bluetooth, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 player | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: ZVW51L/ZVW55L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ZVW51L/ZVW55L | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Series: ZVW51L/ZVW55L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ZVW51L/ZVW55L | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $23,475, Trim: Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $23,475 | Two Eco/Three/Three Touring/Four/Four Touring |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $23,475, MSRP range: $23,475 - $30,015, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2017 Toyota Prius ranged from $23,475 for the One trim to $30,015 for the Four Touring trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/1/2026 | Base price: $24,685, Series: ZVW50L/ZVW51L, Trim: One/Two, Note: Entertainment System: Entune Audio, 6.1-in. touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, 5 hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free | USD | $23,475 | $23,475 - $30,015 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2017 Toyota Prius ranged from $23,475 for the One trim to $30,015 for the Four Touring trim. | llm_estimate | 5/1/2026 | Entertainment System: Entune Audio, 6.1-in. touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, 5 hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology), Siri Eyes Free | ZVW50L/ZVW51L | $24,685 | One/Two |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,200, MSRP range: $24,200 - $30,005, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2015 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/1/2026 | — | USD | $24,200 | $24,200 - $30,005 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2015 model year. | llm_estimate | 5/1/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Valvetrain | Entertainment system | Brakes | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 575 | 20.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 284 | 10 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 457 | 16.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | — | CD + Stereo | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 457 | 16.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 15, Rear wheel: 15 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | — | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | 15 | 15 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 457 | 16.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 15, Rear wheel: 15 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | — | CD + Stereo | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs | 15 | 15 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 457 | 16.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | optional |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Toyota Prius 4 DR FWD | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2011 Toyota Prius 4 DR FWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto | Electrification | Drive unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion, Drive unit: Dual Motor | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — | bev | Dual Motor |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Toyota Prius is generally considered an excellent reliability bet, though potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the exterior lighting and electrical system, particularly the rear-view mirrors, given the documented issues.
2025
The 2025 Toyota Prius offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the braking system due to documented erratic behavior and sudden loss of braking concerns.
2024
The 2024 Toyota Prius is an average reliability choice, with significant concerns around unintended acceleration and unexpected braking.
2023
The 2023 Toyota Prius offers average reliability, but a critical concern for used buyers is the potential for loss of steering control and stalling.
2022
The 2022 Toyota Prius is an average performer for reliability, with the primary concern being potential hybrid system shutdown.
2021
The 2021 Toyota Prius offers excellent fuel economy and a strong reputation for reliability, but potential buyers should be aware of documented complaints regarding unintended acceleration and brake system issues.
2020
The 2020 Toyota Prius offers excellent fuel economy and a strong safety rating, but potential buyers should be aware of significant concerns regarding unintended acceleration and brake system failures, despite no recalls.
2019
The 2019 Toyota Prius offers average reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the **braking system** due to documented concerns about failure and unintended acceleration.
2018
The 2018 Toyota Prius is an average performer in reliability, making its purchase condition and maintenance history paramount.
2017
The 2017 Toyota Prius offers excellent fuel economy but is marred by significant concerns regarding **service brakes** and **vehicle speed control**, making it a cautious used purchase.
2016
The 2016 Toyota Prius presents a mixed reliability profile, with a significant number of recalls and owner complaints, particularly concerning its airbag system and windshield durability, warranting careful pre-purchase inspection.
2015
The 2015 Toyota Prius is a below-average reliability risk, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes** and **electrical system**.
2014
The 2014 Toyota Prius is a practical choice for fuel-conscious buyers, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant concerns with the **service brakes** and **electrical system**, demands careful consideration.
2013
The 2013 Toyota Prius offers renowned fuel efficiency but is marred by significant concerns regarding its braking system and overall reliability, making it a below-average choice for used car buyers.
2012
The 2012 Toyota Prius is a fuel-efficient hybrid with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant brake system concerns.
2011
Approach the 2011 Toyota Prius with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant concerns with the **service brakes** and potential unintended acceleration during braking events.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota Prius?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Prius reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota Prius is generally considered an excellent reliability bet, though potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the exterior lighting and electrical system, particularly the rear-view mirrors, given the documented issues.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Toyota Prius reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota Prius. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota prius is generally considered an excellent reliability bet, though potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the exterior lighting and electrical system, particularly the rear-view mirrors, given the documented issues. and the 2026 toyota prius offers strong value due to its exceptional fuel efficiency and toyota's inherent reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota Prius?
Across Carfocal's published Prius guides, recurring problem areas include Exterior Lighting System, Electrical System (Mirrors), and Hybrid Battery System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Exterior Lighting System, Electrical System (Mirrors), and Hybrid Battery System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints