Toyota Prius V recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 477 owner complaints for the Toyota Prius V (model years 2011–2018). The most reported problem area is service brakes (241 complaints), followed by engine (68 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 82 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 125 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 218 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2012 (218), 2013 (125) and 2014 (82). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Toyota Prius V model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 241 | 5 of 8 | |
| Engine | 68 | 5 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 61 | 5 of 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 6 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 29 | 5 of 8 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V369000 | Jun 24, 2020 | Hybrid propulsion system: inverter | 2014–2017 | 266,638 |
| 18V684000 | Oct 4, 2018 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2012–2014 | 807,329 |
| 15V449000 | Jul 15, 2015 | Hybrid propulsion system: inverter | 2012–2014 | 108,624 |
| 15V013000 | Jan 16, 2015 | Air bags | 2014–2015 | 4,971 |
| 13V014000 | Jan 16, 2013 | Seats | 2012 | 3,235 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 45 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 23 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.