2018 Toyota Prius V
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 1 complaint
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
The caught on fire in the middle of the night while parked. Nothing was turned on and nothing was plugged in. The car was totaled. Toyota is refusing to admit this car has a problem and randomly catches fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-08
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2018 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2018 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 2018 Toyota Prius V?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius V have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.