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The Toyota Prius V has 5 recalls covering 1.19 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (4). The 2014 Toyota Prius V earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 41 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; service brakes is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2014: 4
Units affected
1.19M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2014
Complaints, 12 mo
41
-25.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2017
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2016 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2015 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.6% risk |
| 2014 | SW · FWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2013 | SW · FWD | 13.6% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Prius V, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
41 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes241
- Engine68
- Electrical system62
- Unknown or other45
- Vehicle speed control37
- Fuel/propulsion system29
- Power train22
- Complaints
- 479
- Crashes reported
- 45
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 23
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Prius V by component
- Hybrid propulsion system3 · 1.18M units
- Air bags1 · 4,971 units
- Seats1 · 3,235 units
Toyota Prius V recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2020 | Toyota Prius, Prius V (2013-2017): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 20V369000 | Crash risk | 266,638 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Toyota Prius, Prius V (2010-2014): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 18V684000 | Crash risk | 807,329 |
| Jul 15, 2015 | Toyota Prius V (2012-2014): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 15V449000 | Crash risk | 108,624 |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Toyota Prius V (2014-2015): Air bagsNo. 15V013000 | Crash risk | 4,971 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Toyota 4RUNNER, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid and 12 more (2009-2013): SeatsNo. 13V014000 | Crash risk | 3,235 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Toyota Prius V recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2017 Toyota Prius V. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius V have?
5 recalls cover the Toyota Prius V, for 1.19 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is hybrid propulsion system (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2014 Toyota Prius V?
5 of 5 stars overall (SW): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 13.6% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Prius V?
Service brakes: named in 241 of the 479 safety complaints about the Toyota Prius V, then engine (68). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.