2017 Toyota Prius V
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 1 |
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.
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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, 2020-09-04
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, 2024-07-15
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, 2017-06-21
Visibility/wiper
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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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, 2019-05-26
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
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While driving I heard noises, like âflap,flap,flapâ. Pulled over to look at the tire and saw that the tire was peeling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-20
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V369000 · Hybrid propulsion system
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.