Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Prius AWD-e.
The 2023 Toyota Prius AWD-e is a compact hybrid hatchback built on Toyota's TNGA-C platform, featuring an electronic on-demand all-wheel-drive system and a continuously variable automatic transmission paired to a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, with EPA fuel economy ratings of 57 mpg city, 56 mpg highway, and 57 mpg combined representing its standout efficiency metric; reliability data for this model year shows 18 total owner complaints centered primarily on electrical system issues and latches/locks/linkages, alongside four safety recalls issued, positioning the 2023 variant within a historical lineage of generally strong Prius reliability while reflecting the typical minor defect patterns that emerge across any given model year production cycle.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 181.1 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3097 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 57 / 56 / 57 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota Prius AWD-e top in one area — the electrical system,latches/locks/linkages, 3 of 18 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the electrical system,latches/locks/linkages are also the target of recall 24V-274 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,latches/locks/linkages pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open… Remedy: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross… Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's…
Showing 5 of 118 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 | 2026-02-27 | Engine | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now… |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | 2026-01-07 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| T-TT-0784-25 Rev1 | 2025-06-17 | Engine | Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use… |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
| T-TT-0784-25 | 2025-06-13 | Engine | Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 57 city / 56 highway / 57 combined mpg.