Toyota Prius NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Toyota Prius an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Toyota Prius at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Toyota Prius Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 22 |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 22 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 18 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 18 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 0 | 6 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Toyota Prius Safety FAQ
Is the Toyota Prius a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Toyota Prius an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Toyota Prius?
The Toyota Prius scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 10.2%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Toyota Prius have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Toyota Prius as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.