2023 Toyota Prius AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Midsize CarsPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
53
MPG
Highway
54
MPG
Combined
54
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
53
Hwy
54
Comb
54
Fuel cost: $1,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
163 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
5.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,247/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,655/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,080/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,149/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,256/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,253/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,553/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,283/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,207/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,236/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 54 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
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Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
18
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Prius AWD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, electrical system and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Wheels & Tires
5
Electrical System
5
Structure
3
Locks & Latches
3
Brakes
2
Power Train
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Steering
1

2023 Toyota Prius AWD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Locks & Latches: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/22/2026ODI#11739475
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V049000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages)however the parts were unavailable. The de…
Wheels & TiresFiled: 07/04/2025ODI#11671230
Tires are failing on the year model at an alarming rate. We have just turned 30,000 miles and have had 7 failures. 2 were deemed unrepairable and had to be replaced, the others were patched or plugge…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/08/2024ODI#11607245
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V274000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was no…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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