2017 Toyota Prius V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius V years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius V. That ranks 6th out of 8 Prius V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Toyota Prius V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 33% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 17% | 91,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 17% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Toyota Prius V recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
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.
Risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving I heard noises, like âflap,flap,flapâ. Pulled over to look at the tire and saw that the tire was peeling. Changed to the donut spare tire and went to âFirestoneâ 5 days later to have a new tire put on because the original service shop, âMr King auto services centerâ, would…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud explosion coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the passengerâs side rear hatch…
Since we had purchase our car prius v four with drl (day running lights)(vertical led unit in bumper) they never worked properly-hence not visible in our accident.. Unlike other earlier models the user could adjust the sensor and turn this feature on or off-but now the feature can only be performed…
I purchased my 2017 prius v ii in may 2017. Approximately 9 months or so after purchase my headlights burnt out, first the driver's side then passengers side. I am now replacing, purchasing new headlights every 3-4 because they continue to burn out. I've tried various brands including buying…
I was slowly ( < 5mph) approaching a stoplight at a busy intersection in a 25 mph zone on a 4 lane street there were 2 vehicles ahead of me. Everything seemed fine until my vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly and i was unable to stop it. The path of least resistance was to drive it into the car in…
Other Toyota Prius V years
← 2016 Prius V · 2018 Prius V →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius V | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 Prius V | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Prius V | 82 | 4 |
| 2013 Prius V | 125 | 2 |
| 2012 Prius V | 218 | 3 |
| 2011 Prius V | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius V?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Prius V?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Toyota Prius V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius V model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.