2020 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
10

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Sep 2025

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....

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash
Aug 2025

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 stopp...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Aug 2024

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.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2024

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 pulli...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Crash
May 2023

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 (Colu...

Tires
Jun 2022

Ballooning on side wall of tire. When brought to dealer, they indicated that three other tires had same problem but not as obvious. Car had only 24k m...

SERVICE BRAKES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Apr 2022

Attempted to park in my garage and overshot the turn. The brake then failed to stop and I dented my garage outer wall. I reversed my car and tried to...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while, driving approximately 5 mph, making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerate...

Tires
Jun 2021

I was making a left turn into my subdivision after a full stop. My speed was no more than 5 MPH. The Toyota dealer informed me that the sidewall had...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2020

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Summary

The 2020 Toyota Prius has 14 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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