2017 Toyota Prius V: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern exterior lighting.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving I heard noises, like "flap,flap,flap". Pulled over to look at the tire and saw that the tire was peeling. Changed to the donut spare tire and went to "Firestone" 5 days later to have a new tire put on because the original service shop, "Mr King auto services center", would not take any responsibility for a the tire that was purchased and installed by them 6 months prior. I went to Mr Tire 2 days after this happened and was basically told there was nothing they could do and said it was the alignment. Firestone said my alignment was fine and gave me paperwork to show what was checked. Cooper P215/50R17 (90W)”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2024
“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. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the passenger's side rear hatch strut had exploded into pieces. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2024
“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.. Unlike other earlier models the user could adjust the sensor and turn this feature on or off-but now the feature can only be performed by a toyota service mechanic. The feature also operates off a day light sensor that also cannot be adjusted by the owner of the vehicle. Hence since this is a safety feature noted in faq on toyotas site it should be considered for a recall.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2020
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“I purchased my 2017 prius v ii in may 2017. Approximately 9 months or so after purchase my headlights burnt out, first the driver's side then passengers side. I am now replacing, purchasing new headlights every 3-4 because they continue to burn out. I've tried various brands including buying directly from toyota but they still burn out. This is dangerous especially for night driving. Luckily the headlights do not burn out together at the same time. Toyota dealer won't give me an answer except to purchase a new lighting system for my headlights”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2020
“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. The path of least resistance was to drive it into the car in front of me and not to swerve. Once I had stopped and caught my breath, I put the car into reverse to back away from the car I had hit, and once again the car rapidly accelerated backward into the car behind me. Until this time I have had absolutely no problems with the vehicle. It only has been driven 14,500 miles.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2019
“The prius v 2017 vehicle 4 series does not come with 'fog lighting' which I had in my prius v 2012 and used all the time-the car I have does come with led day running lights-I really never knew they were lights because I never saw them on. At the dealers-the did reset them and the lights worked but now toyota wants to charge me $300-400 to trace the power lines-the relay to these lights is $31-but for safety reasons-especially in texas and the bright sun-I wish they were working and should be looked at by the dealers for all owners. I drive professionally so my passenger's safety is also my main concern in the matter.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2018
“In the 18 months I have had this vehicle I have left it running at least six times you think it's shut off and you walk away and a while later it starts back up there needs to be a lite or some indicator telling u it's still on.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2018
“The problem appears at night, and is very dangerous on curving mountain roads which I drive often. It is a four lane road, often hwy 17. As the ambient light reduces, as there are fewer cars around me, the windshield darkens from top to bottom, and leaves me with perhaps only 10 inches at the bottom I can see through. I cannot see very far in front of me, to see where a curve goes, what is on the road, or how much room I have around me. I have been told it is the headlights that provide reduced lighting. The dealer told me there is nothing they can do, that I should turn on my brights, regardless of oncoming traffic. It is very dangerous.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Oct 2017
“Gps navigator is misleading for 50 usa states. The dashboard is not working correct sometime, maybe the software has a problem.”Owner report · Equipment · Mar 2017
“Car is a hybrid and makes absolutely no noise when start backing up from a cold start. Car has a beeping sound inside the cabin when reverse is selected. I almost had an accident with a child because the child ran in back of my quiet car when I was backing up. Normally car have a noise and that would warn the child. Commercial have vehicles have a beeper installed and sounding when backing up to warn people. I strong feel electric cars need this safety device. I call toyota and they refuse to consider this a safety issue. I would need to pay to have this installed at my expense. Toyota complaint number: 1702242304.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2017 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2017 Toyota Prius V reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Toyota Prius V. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting.
Does the 2017 Toyota Prius V have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning hybrid propulsion system: inverter. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.