Overview
- Engines
- 2.0L hybrid, 2.0L plug-in hybrid
- On record
- 2 warnings, 2 recalls
What changed for 2025
- The Nightshade Edition was added, and the Prius Prime was renamed the Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Toyota, a published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Rare and special
Colors
- Karashi Rare5C5, 2025–2026
- Wind Chill Pearl089, 2023–2026
- Cutting Edge1L0, 2023–2026
- Guardian Gray1M2, 2023–2026
- Midnight Black Metallic218, 2023–2026
- Supersonic Red3U5, 2023–2026
- Reservoir Blue8Q4, 2023–2026
Sources: Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Interiors in the generation, years not known: Gradient Black (Leatherette) Edmunds, Light Gray (Leatherette) Edmunds
Rare colors and interiors
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Rare
Karashi Color
Nightshade Edition only An owners' registry (unofficial)
Specs
Badges
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 2.0L plug-in hybrid A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Engines
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2.0L hybrid M20A-FXS Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference
194 hp with front-wheel drive, and up to 196 hp with all-wheel drive
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2.0L plug-in hybrid M20A-FXS A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)
The Prius Prime, renamed the Prius Plug-in Hybrid for 2025
Transmissions
- Planetary power-split (eCVT) A published reference
Drivetrains
- Front-wheel drive Edmunds
- All-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
Trims
Packages
- Nightshade Edition (2025–2026) Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
Figures for the whole 5th gen
- Economy: Up to 57 mpg combined with front-wheel drive Toyota
- Drag coefficient: 0.27 A published reference
- Safety: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard Toyota
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Rear doors opening All years
Check: Ask whether recall 26V049000 was done, even on a car repaired under 24V274000.
Water may get into the rear door switch and short it, so an unlocked rear door can open unexpectedly. Toyota's first repair was replaced by a new one in 2026. NHTSA
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Rear camera freezing 2023–2025
Check: On a car with the Panoramic View Monitor, ask whether recall 25V744000 was done, and check the camera image in reverse.
A software error can freeze the rear camera image or leave the screen blank in reverse. NHTSA
Going to see one? Take the checklist with you.
Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2023–2026 Recall 26V049000
Water may get into the rear door switch and short it, so an unlocked rear door can open unexpectedly. It replaces 24V274000, and cars repaired under that recall need the new repair. NHTSA
2023–2025 Recall 25V744000
A software error can freeze the rear camera image or leave the screen blank in reverse. NHTSA
Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.
Owning
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
Well rated so far All years
One source so far
Jalopnik reports that Consumer Reports rated the 2023 excellent for reliability and the 2024 to 2026 above average. Jalopnik
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
Warranty when new
| Basic | 36,000 miles or 3 years Toyota |
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| Powertrain | 60,000 miles or 5 years Toyota |
| Hybrid parts | 100,000 miles or 8 years Toyota |
| Hybrid battery | 150,000 miles or 10 years Toyota, Edmunds |
| Restraint systems | 60,000 miles or 5 years Toyota |
| Corrosion perforation | 5 years ToyotaAny miles |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
Open the checklist