2023 Toyota Prius problems and complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Prius. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Tires (3), Power Train (3).

Key takeaways

  • 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System524%
Tires314%
Power Train314%
Latches/Locks/Linkages314%
Structure314%
Wheels314%
Unknown Or Other314%
Service Brakes210%
Seat Belts15%
Forward Collision Avoidance15%
Steering15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5/55/55/54/5
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Tires - filed 2026-10-16

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius equipped with Toyo Tires, Tire Line: Extensa A/S, Tire Size: 195/50R/19, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, it was discovered that a bubble had developed in the front driver-side tire. The vehicle manufacturer ...

Power Train - filed 2026-10-02

I purchased my 2023 Prius new which comes with a 5 year 60k mile powertrain warranty. My car, at 42.2k miles, has developed a clicking sound when the steering wheel is fully turned to the left and the vehicle is moving slowly. I brought it to the dealer today Oct 2, 2026 and their technician was able to reproduce my ...

Power Train - filed 2026-08-14

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the reside...

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More for the 2023 Toyota Prius

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.