Toyota Prius Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth knowing: hybrid and non-hybrid versions sometimes share the same rear shock, and sometimes don't — Toyota's own parts catalogue isn't fully consistent across generations.

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Confirmed: Left and Right Are Genuinely Separate Parts

Genuinely worth knowing: Toyota's own parts catalogue lists left and right rear shock absorbers as distinct, non-interchangeable references — not a single part fitted to either side. Where AWD is offered on this model, AWD and front-wheel-drive versions also use different rear shocks, reflecting the different rear subframe and driveline layout.

Genuinely worth checking on hybrid models: some rear shock references are shared across hybrid and non-hybrid versions of the same generation, while others are hybrid-specific — confirm via VIN rather than assuming either way.

Toyota Prius Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

On the Toyota Prius, front suspension tends to get most of the attention since it also handles steering, but the rear shock absorbers wear too — often more subtly, with symptoms that are easy to write off as road noise until they get worse.

Before you buy: hybrid vs non-hybrid, AWD where offered, and left/right side all potentially affect fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

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Toyota Prius Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear shock absorbers (aftermarket) Monroe G1457 / Kamoka 2001213

Accuracy note: Covers the Toyota Prius (2016-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear shock absorbers are replaced as a pair across the axle, because a new damper beside a worn one leaves the car feeling uneven. The right one depends on the engine, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty, and electronic damping on some models) and sometimes the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine damper against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: Toyota's own parts catalogue sometimes distinguishes rear shocks by build location (Japan-built vs local-built) in addition to hybrid/drivetrain status — an extra variable worth checking against your specific VIN.

Rear shock absorbers (aftermarket)	Monroe G1457 (gas, telescopic); Kamoka 2001213 (gas, telescopic); Abakus 232-02-348 (gas, telescopic)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine damper varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
Non-hybrid, right	Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and potentially from the hybrid version below — confirm side and powertrain before ordering
Non-hybrid, left	A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above
Hybrid, where distinct from non-hybrid	Confirm via VIN — some generations share references between hybrid and non-hybrid, others use a hybrid-specific part

For consistency, it's best to replace the Toyota Prius's shock absorbers in pairs even if only one side has visibly failed.

Toyota Prius Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does

The Toyota Prius's rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps, working independently of the coil spring. A worn rear shock lets the back of the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly.

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Toyota Prius Rear Shock Absorber: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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The same part, covered across other Toyota models.