2020 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems
1 recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2020 toyota prius prime. the contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, traveling down the aisle, and driving around the end cap to the second aisle, pulling into the parking spot at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the wheels squealed. the vehicle traveled through the spot and sideswiped another vehicle, and stopped. there were no reported injuries or fire. a police report was f
I turned left into a parking space in my 2020 prius. i stepped on the brake, and my car shot forward. i couldn't stop it, and it hit a concrete pole. it only took 1 second. it seems toyota hybrids are still having this unintentional acceleration despite a multi billion dollar law suit in the early 2010's. my car was towed and is awaiting inspection by my insurance company. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the
I was the victim of an accident on [xxx]. the person of the other vehicle that collided with my vehicle after crossing at high speed and without stopping in the red light. the sensors of the anti-collision vehicle of my vehicle did not work and the air bag also did not work. due to speed the airbag of the other vehicle triggered. i have shoulder pain due to impact. at the moment the insurer of the party involved is m
The contact owns a 2020 toyota prius prime. the contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn onto another road, but the vehicle failed to slow down. the contact stated that the brake pedal was vibrating, and the vehicle felt like it was skidding on ice. the contact stated the vehicle maintained the position in lane but was not slowing down as intended. t
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | ||||
| 2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS PRIME, PRIUS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.