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2025 Toyota Prius: common problems and reliability
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18 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Prius?The 2025 Toyota Prius has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and latches/locks/linkages.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Toyota Prius vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Prius?
Across the 26 Prius model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2000) to 5,652 (2010). With 18 complaints, the 2025 Prius sits below the model's median of 502.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Prius
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V744000Toyota 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."
electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
Campaign 26V049000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment across multiple generations, with the Prius consistently praised as the quintessential rational transportation appliance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Prius. See the full Prius owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Prius listings typically run $12,797–$27,748.
Other Prius model years
Compare every Prius year side by side to see how 2025 ranks against the rest.
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