2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 Prius Plug-in Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid ranks 2nd worst of 7 model years, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 13 NHTSA complaints, 54% of them involving brakes. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Prius Plug-in Hybrid years.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 50
- 51 city / 49 hwy
Top 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (54%)
- Electrical System3 (23%)
- Engine3 (23%)
- Fuel System3 (23%)
- Other2 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
What owners report
- Brake pedal travels to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes causing a rear-end crash at low speed.
- ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights come on together, with wheel speed sensor and control-unit fault codes logged.
- Vehicle suddenly loses power and drops into neutral while driving, with parking system and hybrid system warning lights on.
- Instrument panel lighting stays dim and does not respond to the brightness control, making the speedometer hard to read.
- Fuel tank does not hold its rated capacity and observed range falls short of the advertised figure.
- Rear seat belt shoulder harness locks up and will not release while the vehicle is parked.
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V718000Nov 15, 2017Fuel System39,915 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Risk: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 51 MPG
- Highway
- 49 MPG
- Combined
- 50 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Prius Plug-in Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid?
- NHTSA data gives it a Complaint Index of 83, the second highest among the 7 model years with data, and the site verdict is Avoid relative to other years of this model.
- What is the most common problem on the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 7 of 13 complaints (54%), including 3 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 138,541.5 miles.
- Does the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V718000) covers a hybrid battery EV fuse that could fracture after repeated high-load driving; Toyota replaced the fuse free of charge.
- How does the 2014 model compare to other Prius Plug-in Hybrid years?
- The 2012 model year is worse with a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2015 is rated Best with an index of 17.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 50 mpg combined (51 city / 49 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300.