MYRModel Year Report

2018 Toyota Prius V

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2018 Toyota Prius V
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:02:37.823Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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
2018: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20111
2012216
2013124
201482
201524
201616
201712
20181

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.

FIRE
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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, 20180908

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 1 total report mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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