The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2025
2025 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 38% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 31% |
| Brakes | 12% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
26V049000 Jan 2026 Electrical System / Wiring / Switches/Knobs/Buttons
Defect. 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.
25V744000 Oct 2025 Back Over Prevention / Display Function
Defect. 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.
Manufacturer communications 40
Toyota filed 40 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota PRIUS PHEV 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | 53 / 54 / 54 | Regular | $1,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 52 / 52 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 50 / 47 / 48 | Regular | $1,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2023–2025 Toyota Prius, 24.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 52K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 16K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 16K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 1 | 2K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 592 |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 534 |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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