Model year 2027 · Midsize Cars
2027 Toyota Prius: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Toyota Prius at 48–55 mpg combined across 4 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined mpg
48–55
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
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.
2027 Toyota Prius recalls
We could not find the 2027 Toyota Prius in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 59/50/55 mpg | $1,200 | 148 |
| Prius AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 56/49/53 mpg | $1,250 | 166 |
| Prius AWD XLE/LTD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 51/45/48 mpg | $1,400 | 183 |
| Prius XLE/LTD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 54/46/51 mpg | $1,300 | 175 |
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.
2027 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 10.2% | No |
| 2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 10.2% | No |
| 2027 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.2% | No |
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.
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2027 Toyota Prius owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 Toyota Prius to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
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
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Prius | 49–57 mpg | 1 | 10 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Prius | 48–57 mpg | 2 | 18 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Prius | 49–57 mpg | 4 | 27 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Prius | 49–57 mpg | 4 | 21 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Prius | 49–56 mpg | 1 | 24 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Prius | 49–56 mpg | 0 | 6 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Prius | 46–56 mpg | 0 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Prius | 50–56 mpg | 3 | 30 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Prius | 52–56 mpg | 1 | 38 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Prius | 52–56 mpg | 3 | 91 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Prius | 52–56 mpg | 5 | 155 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Prius | 48–50 mpg | 2 | 171 | 4/5 |
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Other 2027 Toyota models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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