AI DamageToyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 79 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 31 |
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC01 POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CERTAIN 2024 – 2025…
- An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly during vehicle…
- This bulletin contains the PDS procedures that apply specifically to the 2027 model year Prius and Prius…
- 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat…
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers
- Some Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following
- Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.