Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Toyota Prius has 6 recalls, 1051 complaints.
6
Recalls
1051
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
12V537000
STEERING
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a ste...
12V536000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured...
09V388000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING T...
06V096000
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
06V188000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Toyota Prius 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there ... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS actuator failed and had little to no braking action while merging on the freeway. Had to swerve ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while replacing the instrument cluster... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Prius VIN: [XXX] Date of Incident: April 2024 Location: Citrus Heights, Califo... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | i had brake warning lights pop up on my dash..my brake actuator fail on my 05 prius.. this is a know... |
| Aug 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake actuator going bad. Safety is put at risk as brakes are slow to work and sometimes don't work ... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| May 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | This has been an on going issue with all of toyota hybrids, the abs actuator which control the brake... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Prius have a LONG known problem w/ braking systems (over 15 years) defaulting to SOFT brake pedal t... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I had lost functionality for some buttons on the steering wheel that didn't directly impact safety. ... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | 11 months ago I had a brand new Toyota ABS brake actuator installed on my 2005 Prius. Less than a ye... |
| May 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The red triangle keeps coming on with engine repair light when ever I'm driving from Los Angeles. M... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | We purchased our 2005 Prius in 2014, and after 7 years of learning to drive with the bizarre behavio... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving in a heavy trafficed area, my car eccellerated on its own. When i stepped on the brake... |
| Aug 7, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump malfunctioned. The vehicle stalled at low speeds while driving on an incline and gave a la... |
| Mar 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | When driving the vehicle multiple lights came on (ABS, VSC, & brake)! Brakes became hard to push at ... |
| Sep 12, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | On 9/12/21, I was driving 25-30mph when the SUV in front of me stopped on the freeway interchange su... |
| May 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the instrument ... |
| Apr 30, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION OF NEED TO CHANGE OUT THE ACTUATOR ON MY BRAKE SYSTEM. MY CAR HAS... |