Toyota Prius V Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Toyota Prius V across 5 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (124). The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (31% of reports).
- 241service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 74 of 241 complaints (31%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 31 of 241 complaints (13%)
- Code C1391: mentioned in 29 of 241 complaints (12%)
- Support program: mentioned in 17 of 241 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Toyota Prius V at $4,250, and half of them between $3,800 and $4,950.
Based on 43 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 241 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Toyota Prius V service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Prius V | 3 | 19% | — |
| 2015 Prius V | 12 | 50% | 34,500 |
| 2014 Prius V | 38 | 46% | 58,500 |
| 2013 Prius V | 64 | 51% | 72,000 |
| 2012 Prius V | 124 | 57% | 68,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the Toyota Prius V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2012 Toyota Prius v with 89,662 miles. Multiple brake warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stored diagnostic trouble code C1391, âAbnormal Leak in Accumulator.â The brake booster/accumulator pump is also cycling about every 13 seconds, even when the brake pedal is not being applied. The…
The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple warning indicators: ABS light, Traction Control light, and the Brake System Warning light (Master Warning "!"). Symptoms: Mechanical Failure: The internal…
The brake booster assembly failed, as many of these models had before. A bunch of codes went off as I was driving and the brakes did not function properly. Toyota had an extended warranty for this which they discontinued last year and they would extend no good will towards the $4,000 repair
In 2024, I had my vehicle checked out prior to a road trip because the brakes were making "fart noises," and I was worried about driving it to Albuquerque. The AAA certified dealer I took the car to said everything checked out alright. I never received the letter regarding the brake system issue…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Prius Vs have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 241 owner complaints about service brakes for the Toyota Prius V. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Prius V service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the Toyota Prius V?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,250 (half paid between $3,800 and $4,950), from 43 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Toyota Prius V?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 74 of 241 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (31).
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