2025 Toyota Prius Problems
Compared with other Toyota Prius years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (6 complaints, median 12,450 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 12,450miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 52 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 52 city / 52 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Toyota Prius (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota Prius. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (3) and other or unknown (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,450 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 40 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switches/knobs/buttons and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 38%
- Other or unknown3 19%
- Brakes2 13%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Fuel system1 6.3%
- Lane departure1 6.3%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Randomly, the car have a delay of approximately 2 seconds when I hit the gas pedal. It happened multiple times, 2-3 times per day. The gas pedal can pe pressed to the floor, it won’t react. After 2 seconds or so it will react and drive normally. I noticed this is happening when the car is in EV mode ( I’m either stopped at red light, or I’m slowing down a bit/taking a turn. This is a hazardous situation and very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11685015, filed 2025-09Forward collision avoidance: “As I was pulling my car into a parking space with the brake applied lightly, the car suddenly lost braking and lurched forward when the front wheels touched the curb. This caused the front of the car to jump the curb and hit a tree a foot or two away. My foot was on the brake during this and the car did not brake automatically, or engage any other sort of safety measure. This was terrifying and I could have easily hit a pedestrian or injured myself and the passengers of my vehicle on impact. I completely lost control of the vehicle's braking due to this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11652443, filed 2025-04Other or unknown: “2023+ Toyota Prius models display an advertisement on the touchscreen head unit and there is no way to remove it besides subscribing to Toyota's optional Drive Connect feature. Displaying an advertisement to the driver of a car that cannot be turned off without paying is a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11648206, filed 2025-03Brakes: “I started hearing a scratching/rubbing noise from the brake, and feeling the scratching/rubbing through the brake pedal, making it difficult to push down. I almost crashed in the ally into my garage, but the emergency braking took over and stopped the car very suddenly, snapping my neck a bit, and it is still sore as of me writing this report. Since then brake pedal makes scratching/dry rubbing noise with heavy rubbing and grabbing feel through pedal. It only happens at 20mph or below during quick stops (not smooth stop, press pedal quickly), at 15-25% pedal position. …”
NHTSA complaint #11671286, filed 2025-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,900 and 21,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Toyota Prius. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius · hatchback AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.2% risk |
| Prius · hatchback FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.2% risk |
| Prius Phev · hatchback FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Toyota Prius version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 57 | 56 | 57 | $1,200 |
| Prius AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 53 | 54 | 54 | $1,250 |
| Prius AWD XLE/LTD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 49 | 50 | 49 | $1,350 |
| Prius XLE/LTD FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 52 | 52 | 52 | $1,300 |
| Prius PHEV FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | CVT | 50 | 47 | 48 gas only | — |
| Prius PHEV SE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | CVT | 53 | 51 | 52 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V049000Jan 28, 2026Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttonsCovers: Toyota Prius 2023–2026, Prius Prime 2023–2024, Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2025–2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open…
- 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Back over prevention › Display functionCovers: Toyota Prius 2023–2025, Lexus NX Hybrid 2022–2025, NX 2022–2025 +32 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may…
Recall details for the 2025 Toyota Prius → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 40 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038372Sep 8, 2026Electrical system. Technical instructions for special service campaign 26tc01 power distribution box certain 2024 – 2025 model year prius 2024 model year prius phv
- 11038370Sep 8, 2026Electrical system. An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly during vehicle assembly. Overtime, this can cause the rear window defogger to become inoperable, which…
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11020664Jun 17, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
- 11020658Jun 13, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11019331Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11018328Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11016782Feb 10, 2025Engine. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 11016781Feb 10, 2025Electrical system. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and…
Other model years of the Toyota Prius
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1,100 | 1 | 5 | 54 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 16 | 12,450 | 2 | 5 | 52 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 27 | 3,000 | 4 | 5 | 54 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 21 | 15,205 | 4 | 5 | 54 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 24 | 34,600 | 1 | 5 | 52 | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 6 | 5,200 | 0 | 5 | 52 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 14 | 12,850 | 0 | 4–5 | 52 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 30 | 5,500 | 3 | 5 | 52 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 37 | 10,000 | 1 | 5 | 56 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 91 | 14,000 | 3 | 5 | 56 | 28 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2016 | 155 | 19,600 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 166 | 30,000 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 8 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2014 | 210 | 27,000 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 414 | 54,425 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 44 · Typical | Rising |
| 2012 | 424 | 50,000 | 6 | 4–5 | 48 | 80 · More | Rising |
| 2011 | 522 | 76,000 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 72 · More | Stable |
| 2010 | 2,823 | 6,419 | 10 | — | 50 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 502 | 30,000 | 6 | — | 46 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2008 | 1,497 | 51,176 | 4 | — | 46 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 2,004 | 50,050 | 4 | — | 46 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,439 | 50,000 | 6 | — | 46 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,051 | 76,854 | 6 | — | 46 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 610 | 72,436 | 6 | — | 46 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 99 | 71,000 | 1 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 167 | 70,200 | 2 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 165 | 60,574 | 3 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Toyota Prius model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota Prius as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Toyota Prius is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 3.
Has the 2025 Toyota Prius been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Toyota Prius do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Toyota Prius 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Prius get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Prius (Prius XLE/LTD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 52 mpg combined, 52 city and 52 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,450 miles and the middle half falls between 3,900 and 21,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.