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2023 Toyota Prius Prime

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Prius Prime.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2023 Prius Prime, equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, has three owner complaints and four recalls on record, with the electrical system as the top complaint area. Within the model's complaint history spanning 2017 to 2024, this model year has the fewest complaints at four, making it the most reliable year in that period. This stands in contrast to the highest complaint year of 2017 with 143 complaints, underscoring the model's reliability progress.

Model year20242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA efficiency50/47/48 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range550 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F2060
Spark plug9091901289
Battery2880021223
Front wiper blades8522212A90 alt 8521233260
Cabin air filter871390R030 alt 8713976020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3364 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined50 / 47 / 48 MPGe
Electric range550 mi
Charge time (240V)4.0 hr
Electric motor120 kW AC Induction
Energy use29.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Prius Prime stands out as the lowest-complaint year in the post-2017 record, with only 4 complaints and zero crash or fire reports filed with NHTSA—a notable improvement over the 8–16 complaint range seen across 20182022 and far below the 143 logged in 2017. That said, 2023 is tied for the highest recall count of the generation (4), matching 2017 and 2024 and representing a sharp jump from the 0–1 recalls typical of 2018–2022, which suggests Toyota issued multiple service campaigns as the redesigned fifth-generation model entered its first full year. Technical Service Bulletins also dropped to 90, the lowest of the post-2017 era, indicating fewer factory-recognized minor issues than the 122–125 TSBs logged in 2020–2022. The top complaint categories—Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages, and Exterior Lighting—each had only a single filing, so no specific defect dominates the picture and the data does not point to a systemic root cause. The 2023 sits at a transitional point in the generation's arc: a redesigned platform showing early-model growing pains in recall coverage but achieving the strongest complaint metrics of its cycle. For a used-buyer, the 2023 is a defensible pick so long as you confirm the recall campaigns have been completed, as its low complaint volume and absence of crash/fire allegations outweigh the campaign-driven recall count.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
90
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Electrical System1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V274000Electrical System:Wiring:Switches/Knobs/ButtonsReported 17/04/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open… Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…

24V548000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 23/07/2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross… Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 90 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0784-25 Rev12025-06-17EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0784-252025-06-13EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Prius Prime have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Prius Prime?

EPA figures are 50 city / 47 highway / 48 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 550 miles.