Does the 2014 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on June 24, 2020 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius?

Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (96 complaints), followed by electrical system (33).

How many 2014 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?

26 of 210 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

3 recalls and 210 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota Prius.

recalls

210

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Toyota Prius recalls

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

NHTSA campaign 20V369000 · reported June 24, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 266,638 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
The risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA campaign 18V684000 · reported October 4, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 807,329 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
The risk: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.

Electrical system: software · Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

NHTSA campaign 14V053000 · reported February 12, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 698,457 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
The risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes96
Electrical system33
Unknown or other26
Engine17
Air bags14
Vehicle speed control14
Structure9
Visibility/wiper9
Electronic stability control (ESC)8
Service brakes, hydraulic8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
The Toyota Prius, models through 2010 - 2015 have a known issue with the Brake Booster (actuator) and ABS Pump where the parts will degrade and break at or around 100,000mi. Toyota issued a bulletin and had a replacement program that covered the part that has since elapsed but has not corrected the issue with existing…

Oct 16, 2026 · Service brakes
My vehicle is experiencing the well-known brake booster failure. This started at 90,000 miles, with an increased frequency in the running of the brake booster. It has steadily gotten worse, and now the pump runs with every brake application or every 13 seconds. There is now a hissing sound when I apply the brakes. I…

Oct 5, 2026 · Service brakes
Facing brake booster/accumulator leak at ~105,000 miles diagnosed and confirmed by a mechanic at an independent service center. Problem is characterized by a hissing and chirping sound from the brakes. No warning lights appear on the dash, but this is a known problem with the 2014 Prius. Brake system could fail at any…

Sep 12, 2026 · Service brakes
ABS and brake light are on. was on the freeway and when i pressed the brake the wheels got locked and the car made a 360 spin, it almost flipped over

Sep 4, 2026 · Service brakes
While driving my 2014 Toyota Prius, the BRAKE, ABS, and vehicle stability/traction control warning lights illuminated. There was no crash, injury, or noticeable loss of braking before the warnings appeared, and there were no preceding symptoms. The vehicle was evaluated by Mac Haik Toyota in League City, TX, an…

Prius model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2011	6	521	37	7
2012	6	424	46	2
2013	3	414	40	4
2014	3	210	26	1
2015	1	166	29	1
2016	5	155	8	0
2017	3	91	12	2

Across all years, the 2010 Prius has the most complaints (2,823). All Toyota Prius years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Prius have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on June 24, 2020 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius?: Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (96 complaints), followed by electrical system (33).
How many 2014 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?: 26 of 210 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.