2026 Toyota Prius recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius. It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 54–57 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Toyota Prius. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Electrical system · wiring · switches/knobs/buttons
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.
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 Toyota Prius.
Prius
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.0 L
Regular
Prius AWD
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.0 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius, most recently for electrical system · wiring · switches/knobs/buttons (01/28/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Toyota Prius.
Is the 2026 Toyota Prius safe?
The 2026 Toyota Prius earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Toyota Prius?
Compare recalls and complaints across model years on our Toyota Prius page.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Prius get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 Toyota Prius range from 54 to 57 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Related vehicles
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: Prius.