NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Toyota Prius Safety Ratings
The 2024 Toyota Prius scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 4 recalls, and 22 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Toyota Prius earned a perfect score for its accident avoidance technology. This result, along with its overall safety rating, contributes to a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100, positioning the 2024 Prius in the Exceptional band for its model year.
The 2024 Toyota Prius received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Toyota Prius ranks 50 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.2% |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 22 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 50 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Toyota Prius?
The 2024 Toyota Prius achieved a perfect 10 out of 10 for its avoidance technology, a strong factor in its 90/100 NHTSA Safety Index score. This rating places it in the Exceptional band, an increase from the 2023 model's 88/100. The vehicle's crash-protection sub-score stands at 66 out of 70. Standard safety features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Despite its high crash-test performance, the 2024 Prius has a defect-record sub-score of 14 out of 20, reflecting four recall campaigns. These recalls addressed rear-door water intrusion impacting electrical switches, a broad backup-display issue, and a labeling discrepancy from Gulf States Toyota. Owner complaints total 22, with four alleging crash events and three each concerning air bags, the electrical system, and exterior lighting. Shoppers considering a used 2024 Prius should review its recall history before purchase.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Toyota Prius perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Toyota Prius achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This includes perfect 5-star scores in both frontal and side impact crash tests. The only area where the Prius did not earn the top mark was in rollover resistance, receiving 4 out of 5 stars. This rating indicates a 10 percent rollover risk, with the vehicle demonstrating "No Tip" in dynamic testing. All safety categories have been rated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19438
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Four recall campaigns cover this model year. Two address electrical system wiring at switches and knobs, including one tied to water intrusion at the rear door that could affect those controls. A third covers backup camera display function across a broad range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. A fourth, issued by Gulf States Toyota, involves equipment labeling on dealer-distributed units. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS26V049000
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Reported 2026-01-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V744000
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Reported 2025-10-30
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V548000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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 number for this recall is 24R2.
Reported 2024-07-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS24V274000
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Reported 2024-04-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Toyota Prius?
Owners have filed 22 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Prius. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown or Other issues, Air Bags, Electrical System, and Exterior Lighting, each with multiple reported allegations. Four complaints allege crash involvement. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
22 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Toyota Prius?
Four recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Prius, a significant number for a new model year. Prospective owners should prioritize verifying that all four, especially those addressing electrical wiring and backup display issues, have been completed. Open recalls transfer with ownership, though remedies are typically available at no cost from a franchised dealer.
- The 2024 Prius Safety Index of 90/100 crossed from the Strong band into the Exceptional band, a threshold the 2023 model at 88/100 did not reach.
- Four NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for this model year, including two targeting electrical system wiring and switches, one of which involves potential water intrusion at the rear door.
- NHTSA's rollover rating for the 2024 Prius AWD hatchback is 4 out of 5 stars with a 10 percent rollover risk, the only category below the maximum in an otherwise five-star crash-test profile.
- Twenty-two unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with allegations spanning air bags, electrical system, and exterior lighting as the most frequently cited components alongside four alleged crash events.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Toyota Prius places
The 2024 Toyota Prius qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Toyota Prius safety questions
Was the 2024 Toyota Prius crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Toyota Prius, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Toyota Prius crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Toyota Prius earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Prius have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Toyota Prius. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Toyota Prius?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 22 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Toyota Prius. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Prius years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19438), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Prius 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 50 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.