2025 Toyota Prius Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2025 Toyota Prius has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).

2Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2025 Toyota Prius recalls

Rear Door Can Unexpectedly Open While Driving

Recall 26V049Jan 28, 2026141,286 vehicles affected

Water can get into the rear door switch and cause a short circuit.

Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse

Recall 25V744Oct 30, 20251,024,407 vehicles affected

Certain 2022 and 2023 Lexus vehicles, including LX, NX, NX Hybrid, ES, ES Hybrid, LS, and LS Hybrid models, may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen while the vehicle is in reverse.

Most common 2025 Toyota Prius problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Unknown Or Other3
Service Brakes2
Power Train2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Lane Departure1

What owners report

2026-08-29, Electrical System
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 four times. I resorted to have a jumper pack in the back of the car, but since the rear deck is powered. This last time I couldn't get it to open to use it. I have already had the battery replaced by Toyota under warranty. But I believe that the hybrid system is not fully charging the small battery up. This could be a serious problem if Putin the county, state or in a bad neig
2026-06-04, Power Train
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 center console area to retrieve my sunglasses. I did not intentionally move the shifter, but the transmission suddenly shifted from Drive to Neutral. After moving from Drive to Neutral, the accelerator no longer provided propulsion. At the time, my vehicle was traveling downhill and was being followed by an eighteen-wheel tractor trailer. The truck driver behind me had no way of kn
2026-04-22, Tires
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 responsibility for the issue, refusing to process a return, issue a refund, or address the quality defect. I have clear photographic evidence demonstrating that this is undeniably a product quality issue!
2026-04-02, Electrical System
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 was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V049000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was 21,000.
2026-03-31, Electrical System
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 the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V049000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,900.

2025 Toyota Prius questions

Does the 2025 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Toyota Prius: Rear Door Can Unexpectedly Open While Driving; Rearview camera may freeze or show blank screen in reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Unknown Or Other (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.

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