Toyota Prius Tires Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Toyota Prius across 23 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (27). The words owners use most often: “rear tire” (12% of reports).
- 150tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear tire: mentioned in 18 of 150 complaints (12%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 13 of 150 complaints (9%)
- Side wall: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Toyota Prius tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Prius | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Prius | 1 | 4% | 10,400 |
| 2023 Prius | 2 | 10% | 6,200 |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Prius | 2 | 14% | — |
| 2019 Prius | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2017 Prius | 1 | 1% | 19,980 |
| 2016 Prius | 7 | 5% | 17,950 |
| 2015 Prius | 2 | 1% | 63,792 |
| 2014 Prius | 2 | 1% | 21,842 |
| 2013 Prius | 5 | 1% | 12,231 |
| 2012 Prius | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2011 Prius | 7 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2010 Prius | 17 | 1% | 30,490 |
| 2009 Prius | 1 | 0% | 9,719 |
| 2008 Prius | 8 | 1% | 19,900 |
| 2007 Prius | 11 | 1% | 51,140 |
| 2006 Prius | 10 | 1% | 17,500 |
| 2005 Prius | 10 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2004 Prius | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2003 Prius | 11 | 11% | 10,719 |
| 2002 Prius | 18 | 11% | 23,600 |
| 2001 Prius | 27 | 16% | 32,994 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2017
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving and pulling into a parking lot, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle but saw no fault with the vehicle. The contact was then notified by another person that the vehicle had caught…
These tires were purchased brand new and installed at Pep Boys on March 24th. By the 15th of this monthâless than a month laterâone of the tires had developed a bulge on its sidewall.bubbling on the tire sidewall . However, neither the manufacturer (Toyo) nor the retailer (Pep Boys) has been…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Prius Hybrid equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia EP422, Tire Size: 195/60/R17, DOT Number: Y9CDCJTX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, during the tire rotation, the mechanic discovered that one of the front tires…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Prius equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Ecopia, Tire Size: 195/60/R17, DOT Number: 1ELUK0DDB. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 - 10 MPH in a parking lot, a piece of metal slashed the passengerâs side front tire. There were no warning…
On three of the four tires at different times the tires were separating. They had bulges in the tire. Caused extreme vibration and noise. The last tire was today with 22k miles. The other two were a year ago with 15k miles. Iâve had to replace all 4 tires
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Priuss have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about tires for the Toyota Prius. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Prius tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Toyota Prius?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tire”, in 18 of 150 complaints, followed by “four tires” (13).
Other Toyota Prius problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (3,505)
- Service Brakes problems (2,039)
- Electrical System problems (1,595)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,594)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,050)
- Service Brakes, Electric problems (817)
- Engine problems (479)
- Structure problems (428)
See all Toyota Prius problems.