2023 Toyota Prius Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Prius.

20222024
Complaints
22
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
2
Recalls
4

Worst 2023 Toyota Prius Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Wheel Issues

#32 complaints

Latches / Locks

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Toyota Prius.

Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Toyota Prius

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,255,231 vehicles.

26V049000Electrical System:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~141,286 affected

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.

25V744000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~1,024,407 affected

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."

24V548000Equipment:other:labels
~33,848 affected

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."

24V274000Electrical System:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~55,690 affected

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.

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2023 Toyota Prius — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Toyota Prius reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Toyota Prius has 22 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Toyota Prius?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Wheel Issues (3 complaints); Latches / Locks (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Toyota Prius include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,255,231 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota Prius?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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