2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Prius Plug-in Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has a complaint index of 33, with 2 complaints and 2 recalls logged so far, ranking 5th worst among 7 model years. It sits below the 2012 and 2014 Avoid years in reported problems.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 52
- 52.5 city / 51.5 hwy
Top 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Other1 (50%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
What owners report
- Rear passenger door opens unexpectedly while driving at various speeds.
- Owner linked the issue to NHTSA recall 26V049000 covering the electrical latch/lock system.
- Replacement part for the recall repair was not yet available at the local dealer at the time of the report.
2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V049000Jan 28, 2026Electrical System141,286 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
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 unexpectedly.
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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 cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 52.5 MPG
- Highway
- 51.5 MPG
- Combined
- 52 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Prius Plug-in Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 33 for the 2025 model, with 2 complaints and 2 recalls so far. It ranks 5th worst out of 7 Prius Plug-in Hybrid model years tracked.
- What problems does the 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid have?
- The main reported issue is in the Electrical System, tied to a rear door switch that can short circuit and cause the door to open unexpectedly. Structure & Body also accounts for half of the logged complaints.
- Does the 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid have a recall?
- Yes, two recalls are listed: 26V049000 for a rear door switch electrical short, and 25V744000 for a Panoramic View Monitor software issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Prius Plug-in Hybrid model years should be avoided?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2012 and 2014 carry the worst complaint indexes at 100 and 83, both flagged Avoid. The 2015 model year has the best record with an index of 17.
- How much does the 2025 Prius Plug-in Hybrid cost to fuel?
- EPA rates it at 52 mpg combined, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250.