Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 56 owner complaints for the Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid (model years 2010–2015, 2025–2026). The most reported problem area is service brakes (23 complaints), followed by electrical system (11 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 23 | 3 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 5 of 8 | |
| Engine | 5 | 2 of 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 2 of 8 | |
| Power train | 3 | 2 of 8 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V049000 | Jan 28, 2026 | Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons | 2025–2026 | 141,286 |
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Back over prevention: display function | 2025 | 1,024,407 |
| 17V718000 | Nov 15, 2017 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2012–2014 | 39,915 |
| 16V487000 | Jun 30, 2016 | Air bags: side/window | 2012 | 482,002 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.