2014 Toyota Prius
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 208
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 208 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 610 |
| 2005 | 1,051 |
| 2006 | 1,439 |
| 2007 | 2,003 |
| 2008 | 1,497 |
| 2009 | 502 |
| 2010 | 2,824 |
| 2011 | 521 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 411 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 166 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
50% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
In nov 22 2017 I parked my car at 1719 brader pl. South in seattle, Washington in a city street.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-06
I was pulling into a convenience store in my 2014 Prius. As I was gliding in, I depressed the brake pedal and the car kept going. I continued to press it and the car started to accelerate, I could feel the surge of power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Facing brake booster/accumulator leak at ~105,000 miles diagnosed and confirmed by a mechanic at an independent service center. Problem is characterized by a hissing and chirping sound from the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Electrical system
16% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
On Friday, January 12, 2018 I fount the car seat severely smoldering on the passenger side. The care was filled with brown smoke and toxic fumes. The seat was completely burned and melted and toxic residue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-19
Also filed under Seats
Engine
8% · 17 reportsVehicle speed control
7% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While traveling in slippery conditions I attempted to navigate a right hand turn. The car began to slide while braking indicating possible snow buildup in front of tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-12
Air bags
7% · 14 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2014-03-21Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system14V053000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge.
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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.
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2019-09-30Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-21 Brake Actuator Valve Wear
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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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-11-22Defect petitionOpen Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Toyota Prius — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V053000 · Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 18V684000 · Hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 20V369000 · Hybrid propulsion system
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- Is the 2014 Toyota Prius reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Prius is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.