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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 68 owner complaints for the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, covering model years 2010 to 2026. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (25), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 68 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2010–2026)
  • most complaints: 2012 (25 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (28 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V049000 (reported Jan 28, 2026)
  • 10 complaints reporting a crash (14.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.5%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (1.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 25 of 68, or 36.8%. Next come 2014 (13) and 2013 (12). The fewest are for 2011, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2010–2026Column chart of 68 complaints across 17 model years. The highest is 2012 with 25. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2010: 6 complaints620102011: 1 complaint120112012: 25 complaints2520122013: 12 complaints1220132014: 13 complaints1320142015: 5 complaints520152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 0 complaints20202021: 0 complaints20212022: 0 complaints20222023: 0 complaints20232024: 0 complaints20242025: 2 complaints220252026: 4 complaints42026
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201062000
201110000
2012251110
2013123000
2014133000
201551000
202520000
202640000
All model years6810110

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 28 complaints (41.2% of all 68), followed by Electrical System (13) and Engine (6).

Components named most often in Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes2841.2%
Electrical System1319.1%
Unknown or Other1116.2%
Engine68.8%
Vehicle Speed Control57.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System34.4%
Hybrid Propulsion System34.4%
Power Train34.4%
Exterior Lighting22.9%
Suspension22.9%
Traction Control System22.9%
Wheels22.9%
Back Over Prevention11.5%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)11.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Prius Plug-In Hybrid, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2026. The 2012 and 2025 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2010: 1 campaign2011: no campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: no campaigns2021: no campaigns2022: no campaigns2023: no campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V049000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Switches/Knobs/Buttons; Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 2025–2026

    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:
    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.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V744000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model year 2025

    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:
    Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V718000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System

    Model years 2012–2015

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

    Consequence:
    The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V487000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model years 2010, 2012

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

    Consequence:
    If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, covering model years 2010 to 2026. The most recent, 26V049000, was reported on January 28, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2012 and 2025 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 25 of the 68 complaints in NHTSA’s file (36.8%). The next are 2014 (13) and 2013 (12). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 28 complaints, or 41.2% of all 68. Electrical System (13) and Engine (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 68 complaints, 10 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.