Model year

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Hatchback, plug-in hybrid, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Oct 13, 2025 to May 21, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1141k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Close to the median 2026 hatchback
Severity index0.02026 hatchbacks average 18.3
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid peaked in 2025, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123202520263
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Back-over prevention
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-049Jan 28, 2026Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedlyElectrical system141,286Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 21, 2026Failure Apr 11, 2026Cedar Creek, TXElectrical system

    A vehicle was sold and delivered while under an active stop‑sale safety recall (manufacturer recall 26TB03). The recall was not disclosed at the time of purchase. When questions were raised about whether any recalls were present, the issue was dismissed and no recall information was provided. According to the recall documentation, the potential defect involves the rear door system possibly opening while the vehicle is in motion. Because the stop‑sale indicates the vehicle should not have been sold, the safety risk is that the vehicle was driven with occupants in the rear seats without anyone being informed of the potential hazard. This created a risk to the people inside the vehicle and to others on the road. The problem was later confirmed through the manufacturer’s official recall database and the published recall information. The issue has not been inspected or repaired by the manufacturer or dealer because the remedy is not yet available. The defect is not something the owner can see or detect on their own.

    NHTSA complaint 11739409
  2. Filed May 5, 2026Failure May 1, 2026Waverly, IACamera

    Infotainment screen failed to boot when the vehicle was turned on. Due to this failure, the rear view camera was not available when the vehicle was shifted to reverse. After backing out of the parking spot, I chose to park and restart the vehicle. The infotainment screen then proceeded to boot up and behave normally. There were no warnings or any other alerts or messages. A disabled rear view camera can impact pedestrian and vehicle safety by limiting rear vision while operating the vehicle in reverse. During the drive home, approximately 15 minutes later, the infotainment system went to a black screen and rebooted. After 10-15 seconds, the system had restarted and was available again. This did not appear to impact vehicle control or associated safety systems. It was a mild distraction while driving. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer, this is scheduled a few days from now at their earliest availability.

    NHTSA complaint 11735804
  3. Filed Mar 12, 2026Failure Jan 28, 2026Cincinnati, OHElectrical system, Unknown or other

    The recall (Number 26V049) is a serious safety concern, however the dealer states there is no remedy available despite a clearly described available remedy ("Toyota dealers will modify the left and right rear door switch circuits FREE OF CHARGE, to prevent the switch from activating even if it is shorted.")

    NHTSA complaint 11723918
  4. Filed Oct 13, 2025Failure Oct 10, 2025Pomona, CAUnknown or other

    I was driving at a slow speed in a parking lot on October 10, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. when the car suddenly stopped. When I looked down I saw that it was in neutral. I had not done anything to the gear shift and there was nothing in the area that could have shifted the car from drive to neutral. The car is brand new - this happened at approximately 400 miles odometer.

    NHTSA complaint 11693137
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

27 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (…
  • T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle …
  • T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance ar…
  • T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’…
  • T-SB-0043-25 Rev1 May 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: • Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • Proper …
  • T-TT-0801-26 Apr 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the LEDs on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charg…
  • T-TT-0801-26 Mar 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate one or more of the LEDs on the charger will illuminate at the time of no charg…
  • T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 Feb 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
  • T-SB-0005-26 Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance ar…
  • T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.
  • T-SB-0004-26 Feb 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle …
  • T-SB-0007-25 Rev2 Feb 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-26.
  • T-SB-0003-26 Feb 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats.
  • T-SB-0009-25 Rev2 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0002-26.
  • T-SB-0002-26 Jan 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle…
  • T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 Jan 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is t…
  • T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance ar…
  • T-SB-0009-25 Rev2 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The guidelines included should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’…
  • T-SB-0007-25 Rev2 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats.
  • T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle …
  • T-SB-0043-25 Jul 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: •Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. •Proper opera…
  • T-SB-0009-25 Rev1 Jun 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle…
  • T-SB-0007-25 Rev1 Jun 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (…
  • T-SB-0005-25 Rev1 Jun 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle …
  • T-SB-0009-25 Jan 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle…
  • T-SB-0007-25 Jan 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (…
  • T-SB-0005-25 Jan 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.