How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Prius V?

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Prius V, which is 18% of the 82 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Prius V electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2014 Prius V.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Prius V is 91,500 miles.

Were there any fires linked to electrical complaints?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires among the reports for this year's Prius V, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries recorded.

Is the 2014 Prius V's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?

The 18% share for 2014 is close to 2013's 18%, but higher than 2015's 8%; 2017 shows the highest share at 33% among the listed years.

2014 Toyota Prius V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Toyota Prius V, 18% of its 82 total complaints for the year, with 2 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 91,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this component on this year.

Electrical System complaints: 15; 18% of 82
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 91,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report warning lights for brake, tire pressure, traction control, and battery illuminating together, sometimes with harder-to-press brakes.
Some describe rodents chewing through soy-based high-voltage wiring insulation in the engine compartment, exposing bare cable.
One owner reported the horn working intermittently, traced to a failed spiral cable assembly and clockspring.
One owner reported the car going dead after being parked for a short time, needing a jump start and a new battery, with the problem recurring afterward.
One report describes burning wire smell and smoke filling the interior after the engine suddenly stopped on the freeway.

When 2014 Toyota Prius V electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2015, latest Apr 23, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2015 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Toyota Prius V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Prius V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20111 (100%)
201226 (12%)
201322 (18%)
201415 (18%)
20152 (8%)
20164 (25%)
20174 (33%)
20181 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Prius V?: NHTSA lists 15 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Prius V, which is 18% of the 82 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Prius V electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the Electrical System on the 2014 Prius V.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Prius V is 91,500 miles.
Were there any fires linked to electrical complaints?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires among the reports for this year's Prius V, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries recorded.
Is the 2014 Prius V's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?: The 18% share for 2014 is close to 2013's 18%, but higher than 2015's 8%; 2017 shows the highest share at 33% among the listed years.