2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Back over prevention10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

54%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons

New

Recall 26V-049 · Jan 28, 2026 · 141,286 vehicles · 75,605 repaired

Risk. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Prius Plug-in Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Prius Plug-in Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A vehicle was sold and delivered while under an active stop‑sale safety recall (manufacturer recall 26TB03). The recall was not disclosed at the time of purchase. When questions were raised about whether any recalls were present, the issue was dismissed and no recall information was provided.…
Complaint 11739409 · May 21, 2026
The recall (Number 26V049) is a serious safety concern, however the dealer states there is no remedy available despite a clearly described available remedy ("Toyota dealers will modify the left and right rear door switch circuits FREE OF CHARGE, to prevent the switch from activating even if it is…
Complaint 11723918 · Mar 12, 2026

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