2018 Toyota Prius V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius V years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Prius V. That ranks 7th out of 8 Prius V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Toyota Prius V recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Toyota Prius V.
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.
The caught on fire in the middle of the night while parked. Nothing was turned on and nothing was plugged in. The car was totaled. Toyota is refusing to admit this car has a problem and randomly catches fire. Toyota just issued a recall on another model of the prius for this same issue.
Other Toyota Prius V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Prius V | 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 2018 Toyota Prius V?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Prius V?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.