2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Few complaints2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint, typically around 3,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems

  • Electrical system~3,000 miles
    150%
  • Locks & latches~3,000 miles
    150%
  • Other / not specified
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Prius Plug-In Hybrid years: 2015. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →

2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls (2)

Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons

NHTSA recall 26V-049 · Jan 28, 2026 · 141,286 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Prius Plug-In Hybrid rates few complaints: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the locks & latches (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, the most recent from January 28, 2026 (switches/knobs/buttons). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.