Prius Prime
Toyota Prius Prime: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeToyota
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2017–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid – Third generation (XW60)2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 2023 – present |
| Model years | 2023–present |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-C |
| Engines | 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 (gasoline hybrid) |
| Electric motor | Dual motor–generator (MG) system |
| Transmissions | Planetary gear eCVT |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 13.6 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 966 km (EPA) |
| Charging | 3.5 kW 100240 V onboard charger for 1Φ 16 A |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Length | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,430 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,570–1,620 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant) |
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid – Second generation (XW50)2016–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 2016 – 2022 |
| Model years | 2017–2022 |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-C |
| Engines | 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 (gasoline hybrid) |
| Electric motor | Dual motor–generator (MG) system MG1 (model 1SM): 23 kW MG2 (model 1NM): 53 kW |
| Transmissions | Planetary gear eCVT |
| Drivetrain | Power-split PHEV (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
| Battery | 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Electric range | 1,030 km |
| Charging | 3.3 kW 100240 V onboard charger for 1Φ 16 A using SAE J1772 or Type 2 connector |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Length | 4,646 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,526 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant) |
| Designer | Shunsaku Kodama (2012) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2017–2022 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 4.5–4.9 L/100 km | 4.4–4.7 L/100 km | 4.6–5.0 L/100 km | 64–72 km |
| 2017–2022 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 4.4 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km | 4.4 L/100 km | 40 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2017–2025 |
| Powertrains | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.8–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 120 kW AC Synchronous; 120 kW AC Induction; 22 and 53 kW AC Induction; 16 and 37 kW AC Induction |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 566 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2017–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 2017, 2021, 2024 |
| Visibility and wipers | 37 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
| Brakes | 27 | 2017, 2020, 2021 |
| Speed control and cruise | 22 | 2017, 2020, 2022 |
| Engine and cooling | 19 | 2017, 2018, 2021 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 18 | 2017, 2018, 2021 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 17 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
| Body and structure | 14 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
| Steering | 13 | 2017, 2019, 2024 |
| Airbags | 11 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2017–2024: 222 complaints, 39 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.