The Lemon Index
20245th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2025 Toyota Prius hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2025 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Not enough data. Only 16 complaints in its first 3 years: too few to score.
16 owner complaints, first 3 years 48–57 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V049000 (electrical) and 25V744000 (back over prevention) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Toyota sent dealers 40 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Toyota's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 16 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
Fixes owners look up most.
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Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 40 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- An electrical connection for the rear window defogger may not have been installed correctly…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Electrical · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS PHEV 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,150–$1,350 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
Every Toyota Prius year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 24 Toyota Prius years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2025 Toyota Prius reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 16 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Toyota Prius problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (38%), automatic emergency braking (31%) and brakes (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Prius have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Prius get?
48 to 57 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Toyota Prius safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Toyota Prius have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Toyota Prius cost in fuel a year?
About $1,150 to $1,350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Toyota Prius have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Prius year is better than the 2025?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2021 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works