NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Toyota Prius
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Toyota Prius is a compact hybrid sedan that has defined fuel-efficient family transportation for over two decades. Spanning model years 2019 through 2025, it targets eco-conscious commuters and practical-minded buyers who want a sensible, low-footprint daily driver. The fifth-generation redesign brought sharper styling and a more performance-oriented personality, but safety remains a central part of the Prius identity.
The 2025 Toyota Prius earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the redesigned Prius for transforming a once-frumpy commuter tool into a genuinely engaging and well-rounded compact. They tend to highlight the improved driving dynamics and striking exterior as evidence that the hybrid formula no longer demands aesthetic or driver-enjoyment compromises, while still acknowledging the model's core practicality and efficiency as central strengths.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20259
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS26V049000
Risk: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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, anticipated June 30, 2026 - July 14, 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 an
Reported 2026-01-28
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION25V744000
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.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Reported 2025-10-30
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.