MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Toyota Prius Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 832 total NHTSA owner complaints and 27 federal recall campaigns for the Toyota Prius.
Best Prius Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Prius Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Prius | 7.4 / 10 | 15(3.3/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Prius | 5.3 / 10 | 22(4.9/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Prius | 6.5 / 10 | 19(4.2/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Prius | 7 / 10 | 24(5.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Prius | 7.7 / 10 | 6(1.3/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Prius | 6.8 / 10 | 14(3.1/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Prius | 5.3 / 10 | 29(6.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Prius | 6.8 / 10 | 36(8/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Prius | 4.2 / 10 | 91(20.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Prius | 2.9 / 10 | 179(39.8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Prius | 4.4 / 10 | 162(36/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Prius | 3.6 / 10 | 235(52.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |