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NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Prius, and the car has 2 recalls on record[1][2]. Check that both recalls have been handled, because one involves a rear door that can open while driving[3].

18owner complaints[1]
2recalls[2]
49–57MPG combined (EPA)[4]
5★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 18 owner complaints for the 2025 Prius[1]. One mentions a crash and one mentions injuries. None report a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one part of the car, so the groups below add up to more than the total.

Component group Complaints
Electrical system[6] 7
Unknown or other[7] 4
Forward collision avoidance[8] 3
Latches, locks and linkages[9] 3
Brakes[10] 2
Power train[11] 2
Exterior lighting[12] 1
Speed control[13] 1

We read a small sample of the complaint texts. This is what owners describe, not a count of all owners.

The power train, exterior lighting and speed control groups have too few complaints for us to draw a pattern[11][12][13].

Recalls

Toyota's customer service line listed in both recalls is 1-800-331-4331[3][14].

Fuel economy

EPA rates the 2025 Prius versions below. All use a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and an automatic with variable gear ratios[15][4].

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Prius (front-wheel drive)[4] 57 / 56 / 57 $1,200
Prius XLE/LTD (front-wheel drive)[16] 52 / 52 / 52 $1,300
Prius AWD (part-time 4-wheel drive)[15] 53 / 54 / 54 $1,250
Prius AWD XLE/LTD (part-time 4-wheel drive)[17] 49 / 50 / 49 $1,350

The plug-in versions use regular gas and electricity. EPA lists the Prius PHEV at 48 MPGe combined with 550 miles of range[18]. The Prius PHEV SE is rated 52 MPGe combined with 600 miles of range[19].

EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the Prius 5 stars overall in both the AWD (5 HB AWD) and front-wheel drive (5 HB FWD) versions[5][20]. Both get 5 stars for frontal crashes and 5 stars for side crashes[5][20]. Rollover is rated 4 stars, with a rollover risk of 10.2%[5][20].

Engine and size

The EPA Test Car List rates the 2025 Prius with its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine at 150 hp[21].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models[22].

Prius Prius PHEV
Length[22][23] 181 in 181 in
Width[22][23] 70 in 70 in
Height[22][23] 56 in 56 in
Wheelbase[22][23] 108 in 108 in
Curb weight[22][23] 3,097 lb 3,461 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

2001: 165 complaints, 3 recalls20012002: 167 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 99 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 610 complaints, 6 recalls20042005: 1,051 complaints, 6 recalls2006: 1,439 complaints, 6 recalls2007: 2,003 complaints, 4 recalls20072008: 1,497 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 502 complaints, 6 recalls2010: 2,829 complaints, 10 recalls20102011: 522 complaints, 6 recalls2012: 449 complaints, 7 recalls2013: 426 complaints, 4 recalls20132014: 222 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 171 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 155 complaints, 5 recalls20162017: 91 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 37 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 30 complaints, 3 recalls20192020: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2021: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2022: 24 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 21 complaints, 4 recalls2024: 27 complaints, 4 recalls2025: 18 complaints, 2 recalls1820252026: 10 complaints, 1 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Prius model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20011653
20021672
2003991
20046106
20051,0516
20061,4396
20072,0034
20081,4974
20095026
20102,82910
20115226
20124497
20134264
20142224
20151712
20161555
2017913
2018371
2019303
2020140
202160
2022241
2023214
2024274
2025182
2026101

The 2025 Prius has 18 complaints and 2 recalls on file with NHTSA[2]. Here is how nearby years look[2]:

Model year Complaints Recalls
2020 14 0
2021 6 0
2022 24 1
2023 21 4
2024 27 4
2025 18 2
2026 10 1

So 2025 has fewer complaints than 2022, 2023 and 2024, and more than 2020, 2021 and 2026[2]. For recalls, it has fewer than 2023 and 2024 and more than 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2026[2]. Some older model years are much higher, for example 2,829 complaints and 10 recalls for 2010[2]. These counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so treat them as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2025 Prius?

The 2025 Prius has 18 complaints on file[1], close to the nearby years[2], and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall[5][20]. The main thing to sort out is the two recalls. The rear door switch recall involves a door that can open while driving, and some owners reported that parts were not yet available when they wrote[3][6]. The rearview camera recall is a software update[14]. Before you buy, ask the seller or a Toyota dealer to confirm both recalls are done on that exact car, and pick the version by fuel economy and drive type, since the EPA combined ratings run from 49 to 57 MPG for the hybrids[15][17][16][4].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA lists 18 complaints, and the electrical system group has the most with 7[1][6]. In the sample of complaints we read, owners describe door trouble, and some describe infotainment glitches and braking issues[6][8][10].
Does the 2025 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes, 2 recalls are on file: 26V049 for a rear door switch that can let a door open while driving, and 25V744 for a rearview camera that can freeze in reverse[3][14][2].
How many miles per gallon does the 2025 Toyota Prius get?
EPA combined ratings are 57 MPG for the front-wheel drive Prius, 54 MPG for the AWD, 52 MPG for the XLE/LTD and 49 MPG for the AWD XLE/LTD[4][15][16][17]. The plug-in versions are rated 48 and 52 MPGe combined[18][19].
What is the safety rating of the 2025 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA rates the Prius 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover, in both AWD (5 HB AWD) and front-wheel drive (5 HB FWD) versions[5][20].
How does the 2025 Prius compare with other model years?
It has 18 complaints and 2 recalls, fewer complaints than 2022, 2023 and 2024 and more than 2020, 2021 and 2026[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Toyota Prius (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Prius model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 26V049, filed January 28, 2026: Electrical System › Wiring › Switches / Knobs / Buttons. NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Prius, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 57 city / 56 highway / 57 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 3 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 2 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 1 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 1 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. Recall 25V744, filed October 30, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
  15. EPA rating for Prius AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 53 city / 54 highway / 54 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Prius XLE/LTD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 52 city / 52 highway / 52 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Prius AWD XLE/LTD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 49 city / 50 highway / 49 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Prius PHEV, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 48 MPGe combined, 550 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Prius PHEV SE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 52 MPGe combined, 600 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Toyota Prius with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 150 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS 4DR LIFTBACK: length 181 in, width 70 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,097 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS PHEV 4DR LIFTBACK: length 181 in, width 70 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,461 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.