Toyota Prius Prime years to avoid
The Toyota Prius Prime years to avoid are 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
165
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2017–2024
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Prius Prime years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 59 |
Every Prius Prime year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 59 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Prius Prime years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Prius Prime years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Toyota Prius Prime?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Prius Prime years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Prime have?
Across all model years, the Prius Prime has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 165 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.