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Toyota Prius Prime: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 95 · 2025 88 · 2015 74

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202588/100
Buy

15 complaints · 2 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 4 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 4 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 1 recalls

202095/100
Buybest year

16 complaints · 1 recalls

201964/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 1 recalls

201664/100
Caution

179 complaints · 5 recalls

201574/100
Buy

159 complaints · 1 recalls

201464/100
Caution

232 complaints · 3 recalls

201364/100
Caution

398 complaints · 3 recalls

201256/100
Caution

682 complaints · 6 recalls

201164/100
Caution

516 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Toyota Prius Prime head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota Prius Prime as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.