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Toyota Prius V

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

473

Active records

Recalls

38

Active records

TSBs

751

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

23

Crashes

45

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Toyota Prius V

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Operating state

5,699

Lighting behavior

3,770

Braking behavior

3,606

Reporting mechanism

2,280

Driver assistance issue

1,620

Electrical issue

1,568

Condition issue

1,406

Performance issue

760

Engine behavior

725

Noise

588

Safety restraint issue

479

Electrified system issue

425

Vibration/harshness

421

Fluid issue

366

Thermal issue

362

Safety restraint behavior

336

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

328

Powering on/off behavior

320

Access/entry issue

261

Steering behavior

248

Ride/handling behavior

151

Infotainment behavior

145

Starting behavior

139

Recent change

117

Smell

62

HVAC behavior

55

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Communication/network issue

9

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jul 22, 2026


In 2024, I had my vehicle checked out prior to a road trip because the brakes were making fart noises, and I was worried about driving it to Albuquerque. The AAA certified dealer I took the car to said everything checked out alright. I never received the letter regarding the brake system issue, so I could not take advantage of the extended warranty repair program. My car was in the 80-90 thousand mile range and had not yet rolled over. Fast forward to 2025, my dashboard lit up all over the…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jul 21, 2026


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2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jul 17, 2026


My Prius had brake warning lights come on around December 2025. Turns out the brake accumulator had an internal leak. After doing some research, I discovered this was a known brake booster issue that Toyota has not issued a recall on. They do have an extended warranty program, but my vehicle did not qualify. The warning lights did not come on until after the 10 years or 150k miles cutoff for the warranty. Toyota's refusal to issue a recall and limits of their warranty program are clearly a move…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jun 30, 2026


I purchased a 2014 Toyota Prius V in 2013, and it currently has 120,000 miles on it. Last month, the engine light came on, so I took it to a dealership. They diagnosed the issue and provided the codes P0302 and P0304. After consulting multiple shops, all confirmed that coolant is leaking into the engine, which means I either need to repair the head gasket or replace the engine entirely. The quotes I've received for this repair range from $5,000 to $15,000, while the current value of the car is…

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jun 29, 2026


Brake actuator assembly failure on a vehicle with 99,818 miles. Whirring sound when braking followed by lighting of several brake alert lights on dash including PCS and ABS and others. The whirring noise has occured for several weeks, but the light indicators happened on 6/28/26. Toyota has an acknowledged Customer Support Program (20TE07) for this exact failure on this exact and Toyota declined to cover the repair. This vehicle is 14 years old but has well under 150k miles and Toyota will not…

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jun 28, 2026


Fire

Driving down the highway, the engine suddenly threw a rod, causing a terrible jolt, after which the engine burst into flames. There had been no warning lights.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jun 21, 2026


The ABS system has failed. All brake related warning lights have appeared on the dash board and the ABS no longer works. The car will brake for now, but the pedal is mushy. The issue was diagnosed by a dealer. The diagnosis from the dealer, based on diagnostic trouble codes they did not provide, is that brake fluid is leaking in the master cylinder and brake booster. The recommendation is to have both the master cylinder and booster replaced. This vehicle has 143,000 miles on it. No accidents…

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed Jun 11, 2026


ABS, brake, and traction control lights, all illuminated at once on the dashboard. Inspection found DTC C1391 indicating the accumulator is leaking or failing to hold pressure correctly. We are advised that the braking system performance will decline, eventually failing. An very expensive repair is required and Toyota apparently has a shortage of the parts required. We cannot drive the vehicle given the potential of braking failure and cannot get it repaired in a timely manner for lack of…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed May 13, 2026


Description of the Problem Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Prius v (Mileage: 70,000) Problem Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, specifically the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple warning indicators: ABS light, Traction Control light, and the Brake System Warning light (Master Warning !). Symptoms: Mechanical Failure: The internal high-pressure accumulator is failing to hold…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V

Filed May 7, 2026


I have 2014 Prius v 5 with 100,000 miles but I had issues with brake booster pump

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.