Model year 2026 · Midsize Cars

2026 Toyota Prius: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Prius at 49–57 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

49–57

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Toyota Prius recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius, newest first.

Electrical system: Wiring: Switches/knobs/buttons and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V049000 Reported Jan 28, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26TB03 / 26TA03)
Components
Electrical system: Wiring: Switches/knobs/buttons; Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
Units affected
141,286 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Risk
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Toyota Prius fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Toyota Prius EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular57/56/57 mpg$1,200155
Prius AWD2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular53/54/54 mpg$1,250163
Prius AWD XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular49/50/49 mpg$1,350179
Prius XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular52/52/52 mpg$1,300169

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Toyota Prius crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Toyota Prius NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.2%Standard
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars10.2%Standard
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.2%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Toyota Prius owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Prius, most recently on Sep 23, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota Prius complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system4
Exterior lighting2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius model years

Toyota Prius by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Prius48–55 mpg——5/5
2025 Prius48–57 mpg2185/5
2024 Prius49–57 mpg4275/5
2023 Prius49–57 mpg4215/5
2022 Prius49–56 mpg1245/5
2021 Prius49–56 mpg065/5
2020 Prius46–56 mpg0145/5
2019 Prius50–56 mpg3305/5
2018 Prius52–56 mpg1385/5
2017 Prius52–56 mpg3915/5
2016 Prius52–56 mpg51555/5
2015 Prius48–50 mpg21714/5

All Toyota Prius years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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