2024 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
12v battery failed when vehicle was only 9 months old, stranding me on a cold day in january. no warning of dying battery prior to failure. required a tow to dealer, where battery failure was confirmed. replaced under warranty. this standard toyota battery is under powered to sustain electronic functions of car.
My safety and the safety of 6,031 passengers/riders were put at risk when lyft's flex drive rented this vehicle to me as a rideshare driver for one year. they admitted yesterday upon confronting them in person that they were aware of the recall and decided to not inform me. the company deflected responsibility onto me in several ways and even laughed in the back of the building. there was nothing funny about putting
Incident: on sept 12, 2026, my 2024 toyota prius prime continued moving forward after i pressed the park button, causing a collision with my condo garage wall. this was unintended vehicle movement after park engagement. the vehicle uses a push‑button, shift‑by‑wire park system, so any electronic malfunction can affect its ability to remain stationary. recent recall work: two days before the incident (sept 10, 2026),
Since owning this car, there is a mildew odor coming from all 4 doors in the window slot. clearly, water is collecting in the door insulation and growing mildew presenting a health issue. the dealer cleaned one of 4 doors and returned the car. whenever the car is washed or in the rain, this issue happens. in checking on line, this is not an isolated incident. prius models from 2024-2026 are experiencing the same iss
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | ||||
| 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS PRIME. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.