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2012–2017 · 6 model years

Toyota Prius V recalls & problems by year

15 recalls and 477 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2012218 complaints
Most recalls20144 recalls
Crashes reported45in owner complaints
Injuries reported233 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253002012: 218 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 125 complaints, 3 recalls2014: 82 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 24 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 16 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 12 complaints, 1 recalls201220132014201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 Prius V—41 mpg1123000
2016 Prius V—41 mpg1166020
2015 Prius V—41 mpg2243020
2014 Prius V5★41 mpg4825410
2013 Prius V5★41 mpg31259180
2012 Prius V—41 mpg4218192103

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes241
  • Engine68
  • Electrical system61
  • Unknown or other45
  • Vehicle speed control37
  • Fuel/propulsion system29
  • Power train22
  • Air bags21