2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Prius Plug-IN Hybrid years
Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 7th out of 9 Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid
Toyota Prius (XW60) Plug-in Hybrid at Automobil Messe Bietigheim. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~3,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~3,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%3,000——
Latches/locks/linkages150%3,000——
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (2)

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Electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons; latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchJan 28, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.

Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Back over prevention:display functionOct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Component: Driver Monitor Camera (DMC) — driver attention/drowsiness monitoring system. The Driver Monitor Camera repeatedly and incorrectly determines that the driver's eyes are closed when they are fully open and the driver is attentive and watching the road. This occurs during normal…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11746784

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Prius PLUG-IN Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear passenger door would open without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V049000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) however, the part…

Electrical System · received May 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736048

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.