repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
NewRisk. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
2024 Toyota PriusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2024 Toyota Prius, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-744 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Toyota Prius has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Exterior lighting
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
3Wheels
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2024 Toyota Prius 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
Risk. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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
2024 vs. every other Prius 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 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Toyota Prius safety ratings
2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Prius owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Description of Safety Defect: I am reporting an uncorrected factory design defect in the 5th-generation Toyota Prius (2024 model) that constitutes an immediate and ongoing daytime driving hazard. Under standard operation, whenever the vehicle's headlights are activated during daytime…
My Prius suddenly malfunctions and goes berserk randomly. No other way to describe it. I've taken it into the dealer twice, and I'm not confident I'm driving a safe car. I've not done anything to the car and it has not been in an accident. It's unclear why it does it. When it has an episode it is…
Background: Nothing failed or malfunctioned. There is no incident. This reports describes a design defect that puts the driver at risk. The dealer has acknowledged that the cars performs this way and says it cannot be fixed. Toyota customer service says this is how the car operates and short of a…
Own a 2024 Prius?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.