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2025 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

2recalls
18complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System7 · 39%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 22%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages3 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3 · 17%
  • Power Train2 · 11%
  • Service Brakes2 · 11%
  • Tires1 · 6%
  • Structure1 · 6%
  • Wheels1 · 6%
  • Back Over Prevention1 · 6%

What owners report

Electrical System

The small battery located in the back of the car has a serious problem. i have been stranded over four times now. the battery loses it charge or isn't being fully charged up. when i go to get in the car. the interior lights flash and it will not go into ready mode to allow the vehicle to be driven. i have been stranded four times. i resorted to have a jumper pack in the back of the car, but since the rear deck is pow

Unknown Or Other

Component: driver monitor camera (dmc) — driver attention/drowsiness monitoring system. the driver monitor camera repeatedly and incorrectly determines that the driver's eyes are closed when they are fully open and the driver is attentive and watching the road. this occurs during normal, attentive driving. when the system falsely registers "eyes closed," it issues escalating visual and audible alerts that grow prog

Power Train

I am submitting this complaint to report an unexpected transmission shift event that occurred while operating my 2025 toyota prius at highway speed which created an immediate and obvious safety risk. the event occurred on xxx. while driving my prius at approximately 75mph on interstate [xxx], i reached toward the center console area to retrieve my sunglasses. i did not intentionally move the shifter, but the transmis

Electrical System,Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2025 toyota prius plug-in hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear passenger door would open without warning. the contact then received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v049000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts wer

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PRIUS, PRIUS PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.