5th gen Toyota Prius 2023–2026 XW60

Overview

Engines

2.0L hybrid, 2.0L plug-in hybrid

On record

2 warnings, 3 recalls

Sold as Prius Prime (2023–2024), Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2025–2026)

The story

Presented in November 2022, the 5th gen rides on Toyota's TNGA-C platform with 19-inch wheels and a drag coefficient of 0.27. In the US it has only the 2.0-liter engine, with all-wheel drive offered on every trim. Toyota, a published reference

It was the 2024 North American Car of the Year, the Prius's second win, and the 2024 World Car Design of the Year. Toyota

Rare and special

• Karashi

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

Interiors

• Gradient BlackLeatherette, years not known
• Light GrayLeatherette, years not known

Sources: Toyota, Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Rare colors and interiors

• Rare

  Karashi Color

  Nightshade Edition only An owners' registry (unofficial)

Specs

Badges

• Prius Prime (2023–2024): 2.0L plug-in hybrid A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2025–2026): 2.0L plug-in hybrid A published reference, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Engines

• 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

• 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

• LE Toyota, Edmunds
• XLE Toyota, Edmunds
• Limited Toyota, Edmunds

Packages

• Nightshade Edition (2025–2026) Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Figures

• 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

Years and what changed

1. 2023

   Launched with the 2.0-liter engine, optional all-wheel drive and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Toyota, a published reference

2. 2024

   No change recorded

3. 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)

4. 2026

   No change recorded

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• 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

• 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

Recalls

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

• 2023–2024 Recall 24V274000

  Water may get into the rear door switch and short it, so an unlocked rear door can open unexpectedly. NHTSA

Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• 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

• Sought after

  Rated by its owners 2023

  One source so far

  On Edmunds, an unofficial source, the 2023's 27 owners' reviews average 4.3 of 5. Owners' reports (unofficial)

Maintenance

• Engine oil and filter 2024

  Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year Toyota

  Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.

• Hybrid battery cooling intake filter 2024

  Inspect every 5,000 miles. Clean it every 20,000 miles Toyota

  Ask the seller: Ask whether the battery's cooling filter has been cleaned.

• Cabin and engine air filters 2024

  Replace every 30,000 miles Toyota

• Engine coolant 2024

  Replace first at 100,000 miles or 10 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota

• Inverter coolant 2024

  Replace first at 150,000 miles or 15 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota

• Spark plugs 2024

  Replace every 120,000 miles Toyota

Warranty when new