Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and safety
4 recalls · crash ratings 2013-2015 · 68 owner complaints
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The Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid has 4 recalls covering 1.69 million vehicles as reported; model year 2026 is covered by the most (2). The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 6 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; service brakes is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2026: 2
Units affected
1.69M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2013
Complaints, 12 mo
6
+100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.4% risk |
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.4% risk |
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 12.4% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
6 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes28
- Electrical system13
- Unknown or other11
- Engine6
- Vehicle speed control5
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Complaints
- 68
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid by component
- Air bags1 · 482K units
- Back over prevention1 · 1.02M units
- Electrical system1 · 141K units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 40K units
Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Toyota Prius, Prius PLUG-IN Hybrid, Prius Prime (2023-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V049000 | Injury | 141,286 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Lexus ES, ES Hybrid, GX, LC and 36 more (2022-2026): Back over preventionNo. 25V744000 | Crash risk | 1,024,407 |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Toyota Prius PLUG-IN Hybrid (2012-2015): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 17V718000 | Crash risk | 39,915 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Lexus CT Hybrid; Toyota Prius, Prius PLUG-IN Hybrid (2010-2012): Air bagsNo. 16V487000 | Injury | 482,002 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have?
4 recalls cover the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, for 1.69 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
4 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 12.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
Service brakes: named in 28 of the 68 safety complaints about the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, then electrical system (13). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.