How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 25 Engine complaints for the 2017 Prius, which is 27% of the 91 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Toyota Prius?

The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this Engine complaint set on the 2017 Prius, though one sample complaint referenced a separate campaign related to a repair delay.

At what mileage do 2017 Prius engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2017 Prius is 15,140 miles.

Are the engine complaints linked to crashes or injuries?

Of the 25 Engine complaints on the 2017 Prius, NHTSA records associate 5 with crashes and 4 with injuries; no fires were reported.

2017 Toyota Prius Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Engine complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius, 27% of its 91 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 15,140 miles, and NHTSA records no related recalls tied to this complaint set for the 2017 model.

Engine complaints: 25; 27% of 91
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 15,140 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while stopped or slowing, sometimes leading to a crash into another vehicle or object.
Some describe the vehicle losing power or stalling at highway speed, around 65 mph, with no warning indicators lit.
Several report the hybrid system failing to engage, with the gas pedal going unresponsive and the car acting as if the electric motor cut out, sometimes stuck in an intersection.
Others describe sudden loss of forward control where the car unexpectedly slows or pulls hard to one side without warning.
One owner reported a coolant leak into the engine bay with the check engine light on and repeated need to top off coolant.
A complaint referenced a failed failsafe driving mode that can allow the vehicle to lose power and stall at higher speeds instead of entering a safe backup mode.

When 2017 Toyota Prius engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2017, latest May 19, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to May 2026; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 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.

2010435 (16%)
201178 (15%)
201243 (10%)
201357 (14%)
201431 (15%)
201514 (8%)
201629 (19%)
201725 (27%)
20188 (22%)
201910 (33%)
20202 (14%)
20213 (50%)
20224 (17%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (8%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?: NHTSA lists 25 Engine complaints for the 2017 Prius, which is 27% of the 91 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Toyota Prius?: The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this Engine complaint set on the 2017 Prius, though one sample complaint referenced a separate campaign related to a repair delay.
At what mileage do 2017 Prius engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2017 Prius is 15,140 miles.
Are the engine complaints linked to crashes or injuries?: Of the 25 Engine complaints on the 2017 Prius, NHTSA records associate 5 with crashes and 4 with injuries; no fires were reported.