2026 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

The 2026 Toyota Prius has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Prius model years — 26th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
6complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
1,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 28, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting2
Air Bags1
Visibility1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Toyota Prius years

2000: 4 complaints20002001: 165 complaints2002: 167 complaints2003: 99 complaints20032004: 610 complaints2005: 1,051 complaints2006: 1,440 complaints20062007: 2,004 complaints2008: 1,498 complaints2009: 502 complaints20092010: 2,823 complaints2,8232011: 522 complaints2012: 425 complaints20122013: 414 complaints2014: 211 complaints2015: 167 complaints20152016: 156 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 37 complaints20182019: 30 complaints2020: 14 complaints2021: 6 complaints20212022: 24 complaints2023: 21 complaints2024: 27 complaints20242025: 16 complaints2026: 6 complaints20266

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Prius have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Toyota Prius, the latest from Jan 28, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2), exterior lighting (2), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.