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2023 Toyota Prius

The 2023 Toyota Prius is a midsize car, rated at 57 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2023 Toyota Prius
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Combined MPG
57
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$28,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Model year2023
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG57
Highway MPG56
Combined MPG57
CO₂ tailpipe155 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Prius57 MPG combined
Prius AWD54 MPG combined
Prius AWD XLE/LTD49 MPG combined
Prius Prime48 MPG combined
Prius Prime SE52 MPG combined
Prius XLE/LTD52 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City57 MPG
Highway56 MPG
Combined57 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Prius57 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 54% more efficient than the Prius's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$493/mo
Amount financed
$25,200
Total interest
$4,384
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5-year fuel cost
$3,526

$705/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG57
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS24V274000 · 2024-04-17

    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 unexpectedly.

    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.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V548000 · 2024-07-23

    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 Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V744000 · 2025-10-30

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS26V049000 · 2026-01-28

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 30, 2026 – July 14, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2023 Toyota Prius?

The 2023 Toyota Prius is EPA-rated at 57 MPG combined (57 city / 56 highway).

Is the 2023 Toyota Prius reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Prius. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2023 Toyota Prius?

The 2023 Toyota Prius earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Toyota Prius?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 Toyota Prius costs roughly $705 per year to fuel, or about $3,526 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2023 Toyota Prius?

The 2023 Toyota Prius is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC