MYRModel Year Report

2017 Toyota Prius V

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2017 Toyota Prius V
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:02:13.845Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2011: 1 complaints 2011 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 124 complaints 2013 2014: 82 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2017: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
20111
2012216
2013124
201482
201524
201616
201712
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 of 12 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

CRASH
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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..

NHTSA ODI report, 20200904

STRUCTURE

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing support device/strut and body.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240715

TOYOTA PRIUS V IS A STATION WAGON WITH A HATCH IN THE BACK. TO MY SURPRISE WHEN CARRYING ANYTHING THAT STICKS OUT THE BACK, THERE IS NO WAY OR TYING DOWN THE HATCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170621

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190526

TIRES

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

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While driving I heard noises, like “flap,flap,flap”. Pulled over to look at the tire and saw that the tire was peeling.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241020

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2017 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V369000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 Toyota Prius V?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius V have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.