Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
107
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2010–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Prius Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every Prius Plug-In Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2012avoid | 31 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Prius Plug-In Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Prius Plug-In Hybrid has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 107 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.