2014 Toyota Prius Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 31 engine-area complaints for the 2014 Toyota Prius, 15% of its 207 total complaints for the year. No related recall covers this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 40,050.5 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 31
- 15% of 207 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 207
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 40,051 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle suddenly stalling with the gas pedal becoming unresponsive after warning lights and beeps appear on the dashboard.
- Several drivers report the engine or drivetrain surging or lurching forward unexpectedly at low speeds, such as while parking or pulling into a lot.
- Some complaints describe sudden unintended acceleration even after the vehicle had been parked for several days.
- A few owners report the car losing power or stalling out on the highway at speed, requiring them to steer to the shoulder.
- One complaint describes intermittent acceleration surges that occurred with adaptive cruise control engaged.
When 2014 Toyota Prius engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 12, 2014, latest Mar 15, 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Prius?
- NHTSA lists 31 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Prius, which is 15% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota Prius engine problems?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do 2014 Prius engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 40,050.5 miles.
- Did the 2014 Prius engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 8 crashes and 6 injuries reported, with no fires.
- Is the engine complaint rate worse for the 2014 Prius than other Prius years?
- The 2014 Prius shows 31 engine complaints (15% share), lower in raw count than years like 2010 (453 complaints, 16% share) but similar in share to several other model years.