2020 Toyota Prius Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 30 owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota Prius. The EPA rates it 46 to 56 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 30
- Crashes / fires reported
- 11 / 0
- EPA combined
- 46–56 MPG
2020 Toyota Prius recalls
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Jul 24, 2019 · NHTSA 19V544000+
Risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2020 Toyota Prius problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes6
- Unknown or Other5
- Electrical System5
- Visibility/Wiper5
- Tires4
- Vehicle Speed Control4
- Power Train4
- Air Bags2
2020 Toyota Prius gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,150 |
| Prius Prime | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 55 | 53 | 54 | $1,200 |
| Prius | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
| Prius AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 52 | 48 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Prius c | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2020 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Toyota Prius, most recently for the electronic stability control (esc) (Jul 24, 2019). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Toyota Prius problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (6), unknown or other (5), electrical system (5).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Prius get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Prius at 46 to 56 MPG combined (best version: 58 city / 53 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.