2005 Toyota Prius Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2005 Toyota Prius, and owners have filed 1,051 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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6 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Prius
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inverter (hybrid propulsion system) and 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 December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode…
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at…
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Shaft sector (steering) and steering
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota…
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Labels (equipment)
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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 trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
The intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.
Remedy: Toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. The recall began on june 9, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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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 bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
1,051 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Toyota Prius have filed 1,051 complaints with NHTSA; 102 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 66 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,017 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 322 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Eingen faliur acording to dealership Toyota of Anthioc the veicle is on there lot for now but there diagnostic was engine faliure”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 16, 2026 · Engine
“ABS actuator failed and had little to no braking action while merging on the freeway. Had to swerve to avoid collision on interstate”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Toyota Prius. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 46 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 48 / 45 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Toyota Prius model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Prius model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2000 Toyota Prius | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Toyota Prius | 3 | 165 |
| 2002 Toyota Prius | 2 | 167 |
| 2003 Toyota Prius | 1 | 99 |
| 2004 Toyota Prius | 6 | 610 |
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 6 | 1,051 |
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 6 | 1,439 |
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 4 | 2,003 |
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 4 | 1,497 |
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 6 | 502 |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 10 | 2,823 |
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 6 | 521 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius | 6 | 424 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | 3 | 411 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius | 3 | 208 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius | 1 | 166 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | 5 | 155 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius | 3 | 91 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius | 1 | 37 |
| 2019 Toyota Prius | 3 | 30 |
| 2020 Toyota Prius | 0 | 14 |
| 2021 Toyota Prius | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius | 1 | 24 |
| 2023 Toyota Prius | 4 | 20 |
| 2024 Toyota Prius | 4 | 27 |
| 2025 Toyota Prius | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 Toyota Prius | 1 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2005 Toyota Prius
How do I know if my 2005 Toyota Prius has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2005 Toyota Prius; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V096000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
- 4Runner4,860 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.