MYRModel Year Report

2014 Toyota Prius V

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2014 Toyota Prius V
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:48:18.815Z

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
82
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 125 complaints 2013 2014: 82 complaints 2014 82 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018
2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 125 complaints 2013 2014: 82 complaints 2014 82 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018
2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 125 complaints 2013 2014: 82 complaints 2014 82 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018

2014: 82 complaints

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YearComplaints
20111
2012216
2013125
201482
201524
201616
201712
20181

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

54% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2015-05-19

The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08

N/a

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Structure and suspension

Electrical system

18% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

FIRE

Engine

16% · 13 reports
FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

12% · 10 reports
FIRE
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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, 2017-12-13

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and power train

Vehicle speed control

10% · 8 reports
CRASHFIRE
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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, 2016-07-06

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2015-02-12Air bags15V013000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-07-30Hybrid propulsion system15V449000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2019-01-22Hybrid propulsion system18V684000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2020-07-24Hybrid propulsion system20V369000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V013000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V449000 · Hybrid propulsion system
  • Recall 18V684000 · Hybrid propulsion system
  • Recall 20V369000 · Hybrid propulsion system
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 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius V have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.