MYRModel Year Report

2014 Toyota Prius V

○ Not enough data
2014 Toyota Prius V
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:12.321Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2011: 1 complaints 2011 2012: 215 complaints 2012 2013: 123 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2014: 79 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
20111
2012215
2013123
201479
201523
201616
201712
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 44%

44% of complaints: service brakes — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

WE WERE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY FOR JUST OVER A HALF HOUR WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. SPEEDS BELOW 10 MILES PER HOUR. AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT, WE WERE TRAVELING BETWEEN 5-7 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150519

2014 Toyota Prius V [XXX] [XXX] (17:45 CST) Sudden loss of braking ability. Brake pedal goes nearly to the floor. Nearly caused collision. ABS, BRAKE, VSC and Orange Exclamation Point Warning all indicated simultaneously.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240103

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

TOYOTA ISSUED SAFETY RECALLS E0E AND F0R FOR THE FAILURE OF THE HYBRID INVERTER. IF THE INVERTER HAD NOT FAILED YET, THE TOYOTA'S REMEDY IS A 'SOFTWARE RE-FLASH'. THE SOFTWARE REFLASH 'REMEDY' IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171213

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

TOYOTA ISSUED SAFETY RECALLS E0E AND F0R FOR THE FAILURE OF THE HYBRID INVERTER. IF THE INVERTER HAD NOT FAILED YET, THE TOYOTA'S REMEDY IS A 'SOFTWARE RE-FLASH'. THE SOFTWARE REFLASH 'REMEDY' IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171213

HALFWAY THROUGH PARALLEL PARKING, RIGHT REAR OF CAR BY CURB, FOOT LIGHTLY ON BRAKE, WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT TO D AND WAS LOOKING AROUND FOR ANY PEDESTRIANS SHORT-CUTTING IN FRONT OF CAR BEFORE SHIFTING, WHEN CAR ACCELERATED, NOT STOPPING IN SPITE OF...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160706

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150212 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 15V013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150730 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015.

Campaign 15V449000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190122 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019.

Campaign 18V684000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200724 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system.

Campaign 20V369000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V013000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V449000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V684000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V369000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius V reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius V?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius V have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.