2024 Toyota Prius Problems
What owners have reported about the 2024 Toyota Prius, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2024 Toyota Prius a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Prius. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, the 13th most of 13 Prius model years. The most reported problems involve the lights, electrical system and wheels.
27 complaints 4 recalls 13th worst of 13 Prius years
Top 2024 Toyota Prius problems
Lighting problems
4 complaints (15%) name the lights.
Electrical problems
4 complaints (15%) name the electrical system.
Wheel problems
3 complaints (11%) name the wheels.
Airbag problems
3 complaints (11%) name the airbags.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2024 Toyota Prius recalls
Switches / knobs / buttons, Latch
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03.
Recall 26V049000 · Jan 2026Display function
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.
Recall 25V744000 · Oct 2025Labels
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.
Recall 24V548000 · Jul 2024Switches / knobs / buttons, Latch
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
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Prius years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2024 Toyota Prius a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Prius. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, the 13th most of 13 Prius model years. The most reported problems involve the lights, electrical system and wheels.
What are the most common 2024 Toyota Prius problems?
Owners most often report problems with the lights, electrical system, wheels and airbags. 4 complaints (15%) name the lights.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Prius have?
4. Switches / knobs / buttons, Latch (26V049000); Display function (25V744000); Labels (24V548000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2024 Toyota Prius?
Ask for service records covering the lights, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2019 and 2018 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.