2025 Toyota Prius Electrical Problems
4 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Electrical Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
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.
Fix: Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
Owner Complaints (4)
While driving your 2025 Prius, the rear driver's side door unexpectedly opened while a child was inside the vehicle, and a warning message appeared saying the door was unlocked. The dealer was notified but did not repair the issue. This problem happened at 3,900 miles and may be related to a known electrical issue with door locks and latches.
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Your Prius has an active safety recall where the rear hatch may unexpectedly open while you're driving. Toyota has stated there's no fix available until August 2026, which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. You're currently paying loan and insurance payments on a car you can't safely use until the remedy becomes available.
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Your driver's side front door stopped responding to the door controls while parked, though it could still be opened from the passenger side. You took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose or fix the problem. The issue may be related to a known electrical system problem affecting door latches and locks. Fixing this will likely require dealer diagnosis and repair of the door latch assembly or its electrical wiring.
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Your wireless phone charger is getting extremely hot while charging, which is causing phones to shut down unexpectedly and potentially causing damage. Other owners have reported the same issue. The charger needs better cooling or software improvements to prevent overheating that could damage your phone or create a fire hazard.
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