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Toyota Prius by year
The Prius is a compact car sold from 2001–2020 with engines including 1.5L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 79 recalls and 12,414 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 41 | 3 | 165 |
| 2002 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 41 | 2 | 167 |
| 2003 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 41 | 1 | 99 |
| 2004 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 6 | 610 |
| 2005 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 6 | 1,051 |
| 2006 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 6 | 1,439 |
| 2007 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 2008 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 4 | 1,497 |
| 2009 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | 46 | 6 | 502 |
| 2010 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 50 | 10 | 2,823 |
| 2011 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 48 | 6 | 521 |
| 2012 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 48–50 | 6 | 424 |
| 2013 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 48–50 | 3 | 412 |
| 2014 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 48–50 | 3 | 208 |
| 2015 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 48–50 | 1 | 166 |
| 2016 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 52–56 | 5 | 155 |
| 2017 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 52–56 | 3 | 91 |
| 2018 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 52–56 | 1 | 37 |
| 2019 Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | 50–56 | 3 | 30 |
| 2020 Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 46–56 | 0 | 14 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Toyota Prius problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Prius, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Toyota Prius: questions
How much is a junk Toyota Prius worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Priuss with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Toyota Priuss that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2001–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Prius (2,823). Across all years, the most-reported components were exterior lighting, service brakes and electrical system.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most recalls?
The 2010 Prius has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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