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Toyota Prius Prime

2017–2021 only

125 classified complaints 1 recall

2017–2021 Toyota Prius Prime models have 125 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 1,080 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Prius Prime report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 16 complaints

Median onset: 1,080 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 1,750 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 10 complaints

Median onset: 18,750 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 8 complaints

Median onset: 14,764 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 14,600 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 6,750 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 7 complaints

Median onset: 34,000 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 6,300 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2021 model years. See the full Toyota Prius Prime report for every year and full specs/safety data.