2020 Toyota Prius recalls

No safety recalls, 14 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2020 Toyota Prius in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
14Complaints
6Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Toyota Prius owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System2
Tires2
Air Bags1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

September 13, 2025Unknown or OtherService BrakesCrash1 injury

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 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

August 18, 2025Air BagsUnknown or OtherForward Collision AvoidanceCrash2 injuries

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 making it difficult to pay the compensation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

July 19, 2024Unknown or Other

About a year ago and again a few days ago, I was slowly moving my Prius forward when suddenly it accelerated at full speed. The first time I was pulling into a parking spot beyond which was a grassy area and then a stockade fence. When I felt the car lurch forward, I slammed on the brakes, but was still going quite fast. Fortunately, the collision avoidance brakes kicked in and stopped the car just before I hit the fence. In the second case, I was slowly pulling into a parking lot when again the car surged forward. This time I was able to stop the motion with the brakes myself . In both cases I was conscious of moving my foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal. In both cases it was a hot

February 8, 2024Back Over Prevention

After heavy rains, the car says the park assist doesn't work, as well as the parking sensor system. There is a warning sign that says it doesn't work.

May 31, 2023Electrical SystemEngineFuel/Propulsion SystemCrash1 injury

On May 16, 2023 I was slowly driving out of a market parking lot when the car suddenly accelerated, full throttle, and speeded across the street (Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA), crashing head on into a fence. Immediately after the crash, the dashboard displayed the following: "Check Engine (!) A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle, or automatic transmission has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected." The car was towed and is now at a body shop selected by my insurance company, AAA. I received whiplash, small bruises on my chest and left hand, and a scraped shin. I was taken to Alta Bates Emergency by ambulance.

2020 Toyota Prius crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Toyota Prius: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2020 Toyota Prius recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2020 Toyota Prius. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2020 Toyota Prius problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (5 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2020 Toyota Prius safe?

The 2020 Toyota Prius earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Toyota Prius?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.