CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota Prius has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,051 complaints with NHTSA, including 102 crashes, 4 fires, 66 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (348 reports).
2005 Toyota Prius recalls
Most common 2005 Toyota Prius problems
Problem areas named in the 1,051 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 348 |
| Electrical System | 179 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 130 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 82 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 68 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 65 |
| Air Bags | 45 |
| Power Train | 42 |
| Steering | 40 |
What owners report
Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure
ABS actuator failed and had little to no braking action while merging on the freeway. Had to swerve to avoid collision on interstate
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the left turn signal was activated, however, the left turn signal failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the four-way flashers failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a computer failure. The contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced, or an unknown software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under r
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while replacing the instrument cluster, the contact discovered that the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,500.
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Prius VIN: [XXX] Date of Incident: April 2024 Location: Citrus Heights, California Incident Summary: In April 2024, I was involved in a front-end collision while driving my 2005 Toyota Prius. I rear-ended another vehicle at moderate to high speed. Despite the severity of the impact, the driver-side airbag failed to deploy. As a result, I was thrown forward and hit my head on the windshield, suffering lacerations and head trauma. After being evaluated by emergency responders and undergoing a hospital visit (MRI included), I was told I had not sustained any life-threatening injuries. However, since the crash, I have experienced severe cognitive symptoms, including confu
2005 Toyota Prius questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius: Engine And Engine Cooling; Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter; Steering; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector; Equipment:Other:Labels; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Prius?
Based on 1,051 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (348), Electrical System (179), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (130).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota Prius has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.