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What can fail
Water can leak into the rear door handle and short circuit the door opener switch, potentially causing the rear door to open while driving.
This page covers 6 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
48 mpg combined
4.9 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime has 6 recalls, the most serious being a water intrusion issue in the rear door handles that can cause the door switches to short circuit and allow the rear doors to open while driving.
Prior repair attempts under an earlier campaign did not fully resolve the issue, so vehicles already serviced may still require this repair. Water reaching the rear door switch electronics trips a short circuit that can release an unlocked door at any speed, which raises the risk of a passenger falling out or being struck by another vehicle in traffic.
The rearview camera system carries its own concern: a software error in vehicles equipped with the optional Panoramic View Monitor can cause the camera image to freeze or go completely blank when the transmission is in reverse, leaving the driver with no view of what is behind the vehicle while backing up. There is also a label recall affecting certain vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, where an incorrect maximum cargo or passenger weight value is printed on the vehicle's capacity label. A driver relying on that figure could unknowingly overload the vehicle, affecting handling and braking.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can leak into the rear door handle and short circuit the door opener switch, potentially causing the rear door to open while driving.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
What the fix does
The rear door switch circuits will be modified at a dealership. You can also enable automatic door locking through your vehicle's head unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the rear door switch, causing an electrical short circuit that disables the door lock, allowing the rear door to open unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits to prevent water entry and restore proper lock function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system may cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when backing up, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the parking assist software at no cost to restore proper rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label on certain Toyota vehicles with GST accessories shows incorrect added weight values, which doesn't meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail corrected labels to owners at no cost. Contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074 for assistance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the rear door switches and cause a short circuit, which may allow a rear door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the right and left rear door opener switches at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can leak into the rear door handle and cause the door opener switch to short circuit, potentially making the rear door open unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will install improved door opener switches.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
