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2025 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Prius years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Toyota Prius has 16 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Prius model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
16
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
52
52.5 city / 51.5 hwy

Top 2025 Toyota Prius problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (44%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (19%)
  3. Other3 (19%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (19%)
  5. Brakes2 (13%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  8. Engine1 (6%)
  9. Fuel System1 (6%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (6%)
2025 Toyota Prius complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Sep 2025 (5).

2025 Toyota Prius recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 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 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best1519453
2024Good3526453
2025Best2016252

All Toyota Prius years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Prius a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Toyota Prius ranks #17 of 21 among Prius model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 16 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (3 complaints), and structure & body (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,450 miles.
Does the 2025 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Prius, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system and collision avoidance & cameras.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota Prius?
EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Prius at 52 MPG combined (52.5 city / 51.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.