Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 14 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V049000NHTSA report received January 2026Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V049000: Toyota Prius electrical system recall
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.
Consequence: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge.
25V744000NHTSA report received October 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V744000: Toyota Prius back over prevention recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge.
24V548000NHTSA report received July 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V548000: Toyota Prius equipment recall
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
24V274000NHTSA report received April 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V274000: Toyota Prius electrical system recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge.
21V734000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 21V734000: Toyota Prius engine and engine cooling recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.
19V876000NHTSA report received December 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V876000: Toyota Prius electrical system recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level. Driving with an inoperative display can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flash memory chip (ROM) production date, and if necessary, replace it along with the combination meter circuit board, free of charge.
19V544000NHTSA report received July 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V544000: Toyota Prius electronic stability control (esc) recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge.
19V244000NHTSA report received March 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V244000: Toyota Prius equipment recall
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.
18V579000NHTSA report received September 2018Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 18V579000: Toyota Prius electrical system recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found.
18V085000NHTSA report received January 2018Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 18V085000: Toyota Prius air bags recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge.
17V658000NHTSA report received October 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V658000: Toyota Prius hybrid propulsion system recall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Consequence: If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge.
17V295000NHTSA report received May 2017Model years: 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V295000: Toyota Prius tires recall
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Consequence: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other small cars to weigh against the Toyota Prius. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Toyota Prius, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Toyota Prius?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, air bags, equipment, hybrid propulsion system, parking brake, tires. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Toyota Prius recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Toyota Prius at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Toyota Prius pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Toyota Prius through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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