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2020 Toyota Prius problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

14owner complaints
0safety recalls
6involved a crash

Also reported: 0 fires, 6 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 14.

Unknown or other5
Usually 29,084–29,084 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Service brakes4
Usually 4,442–11,928 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Electrical system2
Usually 1,325–1,325 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Tires2
No mileage given in these reports
Parts named: Sidewall (2)
Air bags1
No mileage given in these reports
Back over prevention1
No mileage given in these reports
Parts named: Warnings (1)
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Usually 12,850–12,850 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Engine1
No mileage given in these reports
Forward collision avoidance1
No mileage given in these reports
Parts named: Warnings (1)
Fuel/propulsion system1
No mileage given in these reports

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Unknown or other

1 reports with mileage · median 29,084 miles
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Service brakes

2 reports with mileage · median 8,185 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Electrical system

1 reports with mileage · median 1,325 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Safety recalls (0)

Recalls that cover the 2020 Toyota Prius. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

No safety recalls on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

When were the brakes last serviced? On the test drive, check for pulsing, grinding, a soft pedal, or ABS warnings.

4 owner complaints mention the brakes.

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

2 owner complaints mention the electrical system.

How old are the tires and is the wear even? Check the four-digit date code on each sidewall.

2 owner complaints mention the tires.

Has the airbag warning light ever stayed on? Was any airbag replaced after a crash?

1 owner complaint mentions the air bags.

Does the backup camera show a clear picture every time you shift into reverse?

1 owner complaint mentions the backup camera or rear sensors.

Other Toyota Prius years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

20102,823 complaints2011521 complaints2012424 complaints2013414 complaints2014209 complaints2015166 complaints2016155 complaints201791 complaints201837 complaints201930 complaints202014 complaints20216 complaints202224 complaints

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Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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