2017 Toyota Prius V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 Prius V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Toyota Prius V has a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th worst out of 8 model years, and NHTSA labels it "Good" relative to other Prius V years. It has 12 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 41
- 43 city / 39 hwy
Top 2017 Toyota Prius V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (33%)
- Other3 (25%)
- Structure & Body2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Engine1 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
What owners report
- Daytime running lights and headlights fail or burn out repeatedly, sometimes requiring dealer-only resets to fix.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in two separate front and rear-end crashes.
- Vehicle allegedly accelerated on its own at low speed near an intersection, leading to a collision.
- Rear hatch has no way to secure it when open, letting exhaust fumes and rain enter, and the hatch strut has reportedly exploded apart at highway speed.
- Windshield reportedly darkens from top to bottom at night, reducing visibility on curving roads.
- Tire tread reportedly peeled apart while driving on the highway.
2017 Toyota Prius V recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V369000Jun 24, 2020Fuel System266,638 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
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.
Risk: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2017 Toyota Prius V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2017 compared with other Prius V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Prius V reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 Prius V has a complaint index of 29 and ranks 6th worst of 8 model years, making it one of the better years for this model based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2017 Prius V?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 4 of 12 total complaints (33%), mostly involving lighting issues, at a median mileage of 55,000.
- Does the 2017 Prius V have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V369000) covers excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module within the inverter; Toyota performs a software update as the remedy.
- How does the 2017 Prius V compare to other years?
- The 2012 and 2013 Prius V have the highest complaint indexes (100 and 86) and are labeled "Avoid," while 2017 sits much lower at 29, closer to the better-performing 2015 model year.