Toyota Prius Prime: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Toyota Prius Prime across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 294 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl 2017–2022
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl 2023–2024
- CVT 2017–2024
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 241 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 223 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 205 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 10 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
- Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
- Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs
- Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to…
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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.