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2014 Toyota Prius Engine Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2014 Toyota Prius, 15% of all 207 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest engine complaint count among 21 Prius model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 40,051 miles.

Engine complaints
31
15% of 207
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
40,051 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2014 Toyota Prius engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2014, latest Mar 15, 2026.

2014 Toyota Prius engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Sep 2014Sep 2015May 2017Oct 2018Jul 2019Jul 2021May 2024
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Prius model year

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

  1. 2005186 (18%)
  2. 2006124 (9%)
  3. 2007172 (9%)
  4. 2008214 (14%)
  5. 200997 (19%)
  6. 2010453 (16%)
  7. 201178 (15%)
  8. 201243 (10%)
  9. 201357 (14%)
  10. 201431 (15%)
  11. 201514 (8%)
  12. 201629 (19%)
  13. 201725 (27%)
  14. 20188 (22%)
  15. 201910 (33%)
  16. 20202 (14%)
  17. 20213 (50%)
  18. 20224 (17%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20242 (8%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Prius have engine problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the engine in the 2014 Toyota Prius, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 40,051 miles.
Which Toyota Prius year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has the most engine complaints (453), compared with 31 for the 2014.
Is there a engine recall for the 2014 Toyota Prius?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2014 Toyota Prius is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.