2025 Toyota Prius problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Prius. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 38% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 19% |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% |
| Tires | 1 | 6% |
| Structure | 1 | 6% |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-29
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...
Power Train - filed 2026-06-04
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 cente...
Tires - filed 2026-04-22
These tires were purchased brand new and installed at Pep Boys on March 24th. By the 15th of this month—less than a month later—one of the tires had developed a bulge on its sidewall.bubbling on the tire sidewall . However, neither the manufacturer (Toyo) nor the retailer (Pep Boys) has been willing to take responsibil...
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More for the 2025 Toyota Prius
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.