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2011 Toyota Prius

Hatchback · 2010–2027 · Prius, Prius c, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius Prime, Prius v

2010–2015 Toyota Prius
2010–2015 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2011CAREFULSerious complaints 1.8× usual, mostly brakes and engine Extended coverage

420 serious complaints of 522, the most about brakes (263) and engine (47); per car on the road, 1.8× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.

What owners report

“Brake actuator failed while driving down the road on Friday, 04/14/2023. The car became hard to slow down/brake. Brake light, traction control light, ABS warning lamp came on, and tire pressure lamp came on. Next day lights went out. Then again all lights as above came on while driving down the highway. That was Wednesday 04/18/2033.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Apr 2023

“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stopped in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage Region Letter: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related to failure of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM). Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to failure of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM). (ZE3, Aug 2014)
  • Extended coverage Warranty Enhancement Program: Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve in some vehicles. (ZF3, Aug 2019)
  • Extended coverage Dealer Letter: March 7, 2019 ZJB Phase 2 Launch for Certain 2011 ? 2015 Model Year Prius Vehicles and Certain 2012 ? 2015 Model Year Prius PHV vehicles. (ZJB Dealer, Mar 2019)
  • Extended coverage Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions. (ZJB Toyota, Mar 2019)
  • Extended coverage Customer Support Program ZKG ? (Z3G, Nov 2022)
  • Extended coverage Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to failure of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM). (ZE3-Dealer, May 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

522 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 48 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features

Every Prius year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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What changed for 2011

2011 Prius trims

FiveFourOneThreeTwo
Price
Starting MSRP$28,790$27,320$22,120$24,520$23,520
Powertrain
Engine1.8-Liter Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)1.8-Liter Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)1.8-Liter Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)1.8-Liter Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)1.8-Liter Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Horsepower134 hp134 hp134 hp134 hp134 hp
DrivetrainFwdFwdFwdFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)50 mpg50 mpg50 mpg50 mpg50 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Cargo behind last row21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft
Ground clearance5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in
Length175.6 in175.6 in175.6 in175.6 in175.6 in
Curb weight3,042 lb3,042 lb3,042 lb3,042 lb3,042 lb
Tech
Apple CarPlayOptionalOptional—Optional—
Android AutoOptionalOptional—Optional—
AudioJBLJBLJBLJBLJBL
Speakers88888
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptional————
Lane keepingOptional————
Automatic emergency brakingOptional————
Comfort
SeatsLeatherLeather—LeatherCloth
Heated seatsFrontFront—Front—
Exterior
Sunroof—Optional—Optional—
Wheels17 in——15 in15 in
Headlights———HalogenHalogen
Packages and options (39)
FiveFourOneThreeTwo
Advanced Technology Package Optional————
Navigation Package OptionalOptional—Optional—
Solar Roof Package —Optional—Optional—
Door Edge Guards —————
Hybrid window appliqué —————
Lower Door Moldings —————
Paint Protection Film —————
Rear Bumper Appliqué —————
Wheel Locks —————
All-Weather Cargo Mat —————
Ashtray Kit —————
Auto-Dimming Mirror —————
BLU Logic Hands-Free System —————
Cargo Net —————
Cargo Organizer —————
Cargo Tote —————
Cargo/Trunk Mat —————
Carpet Floor Mats —————
Illuminated Doorsills —————
Emergency Assistance Kit —————
First Aid Kit —————
Remote Engine Starter —————
Interface Kit for iPod —————
XM Radio —————
VIP RS3200 Plus Security System with Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) —————
Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator OptionalOptional———
Barcelona Red Metallic —————
Black —————
Blizzard Pearl —————
Blue Ribbon Metallic —————
Classic Silver Metallic —————
Sandy Beach Metallic —————
Winter Gray Metallic —————
Fabric in Bisque —————
FABRIC in Dark Gray —————
Fabric in Misty Gray —————
Leather in Bisque —————
Leather in Dark Gray —————
Leather in Misty Gray —————

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Third party, Third party, Third party. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 2.0L 4-cyl, 152–156 hpAWD, FWD48–55 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2026 2.0L 4-cyl, 153–157 hpAWD, FWD49–57 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 — Yes
2025 2.0L 4-cyl, 150 hp
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 150 hp
4WD, FWD48–57 mpg 5 of 5 2 18 Electrical system (7) Yes
2024 2.0L 4-cyl, 150 hp4WD, FWD48–57 mpg 5 of 5 4 38 Unknown or other (12) Yes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl, 150 hp4WD, FWD48–57 mpg 5 of 5 4 25 Electrical system (8) Yes
2022 1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp4WD, FWD49–56 mpg 5 of 5 1 32 Electrical system (7) Yes
2021 1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp4WD, FWD49–56 mpg 5 of 5 0 16 Electrical system (5) Yes
2020 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
4WD, FWD46–56 mpg 4–5 of 5 1 30 Unknown or other (5) Yes
2019 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
4WD, FWD46–56 mpg 4–5 of 5 3 38 Service brakes (10) No
2018 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
FWD46–56 mpg 4–5 of 5 3 58 Unknown or other (11) No
2017 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
FWD41–56 mpg 4–5 of 5 4 147 Visibility/wiper (27) No
2016 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
FWD41–56 mpg 4–5 of 5 6 182 Visibility/wiper (42) No
2015 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96–98 hp
1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 96–98 hp
FWD41–50 mpg 4 of 5 4 211 Service brakes (105) No
2014 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96–98 hp
1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 96–98 hp
FWD41–50 mpg 4–5 of 5 6 334 Service brakes (144) No
2013 1.5L 4-cyl, 72 hp
1.8L 4-cyl, 96 hp
1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 96 hp
FWD41–50 mpg 4–5 of 5 6 604 Service brakes (317) No
2012 1.5L 4-cyl
1.8L 4-cyl, 98 hp
1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 98 hp
FWD41–50 mpg 4–5 of 5 8 726 Service brakes (341) No
2011 1.8L 4-cylFWD48 mpg 5 of 5 6 522 Service brakes (263) No
2010 1.8L 4-cylFWD50 mpg Not rated 10 2828 Service brakes, hydraulic (849) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Prius 2020–2026 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD5 NoNo 00
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 216
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 216
2025 Toyota PRIUS PHEV 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 22
2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 426
2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 426
2024 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 412
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 419
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 419
2023 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 46
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 124
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 124
2022 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 18
2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 06
2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 06
2021 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 010
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 014
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 014
2020 Toyota PRIUS c 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 00
2020 Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 116
2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 330
2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 330
2019 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 10
2019 Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 18
2018 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 136
2018 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 26
2018 Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 015
2017 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 OptionalOptional 391
2017 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 OptionalOptional 391
2017 Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalStandard 4143
2017 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 4101
2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 OptionalNo 6179
2016 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 OptionalNo 5162
2016 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 6166
2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD4 OptionalOptional 1165
2015 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 2132
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 2120
2015 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 2139
2014 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD4 OptionalOptional 3237
2014 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 3205
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 4186
2014 Toyota Prius V SW FWD5 NoNo 5255
2013 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 NoNo 3410
2013 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 3400
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 4355
2013 Toyota Prius V SW FWD5 NoNo 5468
2012 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 NoNo 8687
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 7422
2012 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated NoNo 8615
2011 Toyota Prius 4 DR FWD5 NoNo 6522
2010 Toyota Prius 4-DR.w/SABNot Rated OptionalNo 102822
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in 4-DR.w/SABNot Rated NoNo 102828

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 55
2027Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 53
2027Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2027Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 51
2026PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2026Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2026Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2026Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2025PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2025Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2025Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2025Prius PHEVAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2025Prius PHEV SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2025Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2024PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2024Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2024Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2024Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2024Prius Prime SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2024Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2023PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2023Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2023Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2023Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2023Prius Prime SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2023Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2022PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2022Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 49
2022Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2022Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2021PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2021Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 49
2021Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2021Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2020PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2020Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2020Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2020Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2020Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2019PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2019Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2019Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2019Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2019Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2018PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2018Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2018Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2018Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2017PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2017Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2017Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2017Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2017Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2016PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2016Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2016Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2016Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2015PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2015Prius Plug-in HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2015Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2015Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2014PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2014Prius Plug-in HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2014Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2014Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2013PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2013Prius Plug-in HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2013Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2013Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2012PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2012Prius Plug-in HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2012Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2012Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2011PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2010PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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