2025 TOYOTA PRIUS Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Prius. This model year has 14 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2025 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Toyota Prius. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Prius. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 14 most recent complaints
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 Bo…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side front door became inoperable while using the controls. The door could be opened from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but w…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver’s side door unexpectedly opened while a minor was seated inside the vehicle. The message that the rear door was unlocked was displayed. The dealer was notified of …
Vehicle has an active safety recall where the rear hatch may open while driving. Manufacturer states there is no remedy until August 2026, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. I am still making loan and insurance payments on a vehicle that cannot safely be used due to the recal…
Automanufactures are Phasing Out Spare Tires Toyota and other automakers no longer include spare tires in new vehicles. I recently experienced the serious consequences of their decision . While driving to work in my new 2025 Toyota Prius, I got a flat tire. I manage to get to w…
Infotainment screen stuck on "Experience Drive Connect" screen which disables all the safety devices on the vehiucle. OEM needs to update the software to remove this screen. Screen is tied to Toyota subscription service. I believe all new Toyota products would have this vuln…
Design of rear window, side mirrors and large rear pillar greatly reduce the visibility and checking of blind spot if you are a taller person. Blind spot electronic detection can not be trusted as it's performance is intermittent. Solution would be for Toyota of retrofit electr…
2025 Toyota Prius XLE. The upgraded 12 inch infotainment flickers light then dark then back to light several times. Automatic braking is being turned off without knowledge. The Toyota cruise control and adaptive cruise control will say unavailable or see owners manual. Differ…
Randomly, the car have a delay of approximately 2 seconds when I hit the gas pedal. It happened multiple times, 2-3 times per day. The gas pedal can pe pressed to the floor, it won’t react. After 2 seconds or so it will react and drive normally. I noticed this is happening when t…
I started hearing a scratching/rubbing noise from the brake, and feeling the scratching/rubbing through the brake pedal, making it difficult to push down. I almost crashed in the ally into my garage, but the emergency braking took over and stopped the car very suddenly, snapping …
The wireless charging in my vehicle and others have reported the same problem. The phone gets so hot to the touch while charging that it is causing cell phones to shutdown and possibly damage them. There needs to be a update to provide cooling air to the charging area to avoid cu…
As I was pulling my car into a parking space with the brake applied lightly, the car suddenly lost braking and lurched forward when the front wheels touched the curb. This caused the front of the car to jump the curb and hit a tree a foot or two away. My foot was on the brake dur…
The headlights at night are too low. They only illuminate 1 car's length away and Toyota doesn't want to touch it to raise it more. I asked my local dealer SF Toyota Service Center, where I said "It feels dangerous", and they just kinda shrugged their shoulders. This is not a d…
2023+ Toyota Prius models display an advertisement on the touchscreen head unit and there is no way to remove it besides subscribing to Toyota's optional "Drive Connect" feature. Displaying an advertisement to the driver of a car that cannot be turned off without paying is a saf…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Toyota Prius.
Recalls for 2025 Toyota Prius
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Prius. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2025 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota Prius reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Toyota Prius has 14 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (5 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (5 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (3 complaints). #3: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Toyota Prius?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Prius?▾
The 2025 Toyota Prius has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 14 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Toyota Prius have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Toyota Prius. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Prius?▾
The 2025 Toyota Prius has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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