Does the 2026 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on January 28, 2026 (Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons, Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (2).

How many 2026 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Prius.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Toyota Prius recalls

Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons · Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · reported January 28, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 141,286 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system2
Exterior lighting2
Air bags1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
I was sideswiped and then t-boned by a semi truck on a highway, then spun out into the median. None of the airbags deployed. Driver's side incurred a lot of damage and the car is presumed to be declared totaled

Jun 7, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
- Windshield washer fluid reservoir level going low. It is available for inspection. - Safety concern: No liquid to wipe off windshield particles, dirt that may hinder driver visibility. - The issue was brought up to Jaymee of South Coast Toyota, Costa Mesa CA when Prius was taken for delivery May 16,2026. Request to…

Apr 20, 2026 · Exterior lighting · crash reported
The 2026 Toyota Prius illuminates a road distance on an unlight, rural road of 110 feet on low beam. Parked at the beginning of one white dashed center line, the low beams illuminate two additional white dashed lines. Road lines are a standard 12 ft painted line with a 37 ft interval between lines for a total of 110ft…

Feb 19, 2026 · Electrical system
A 2026 Toyota Prius was delivered to me on or about February 5, 2026 while subject to an active federal safety recall involving a rear door electrical switch defect. The recall indicates that water intrusion into the rear door switch can cause an electrical short circuit which may allow a rear door to open while the…

Nov 24, 2025 · Electrical system
The two outside rear view mirrors on the 2026 Prius have an adjustment problem. When attempting to adjust them they will freeze (won't move), move intermittently, and jerk. The Toyota dealer told me that it is a known problem and all 2026 Priuses have the same problem. He further informed me that Toyota is aware of…

Prius model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2023	4	21	1
2024	4	27	4
2025	2	16	1
2026	1	6	2

Across all years, the 2010 Prius has the most complaints (2,823). All Toyota Prius years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Prius have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on January 28, 2026 (Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons, Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (2).
How many 2026 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2026.