This page covers 1 recall, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Prius V.
41 mpg combined
5.7 L/100km
Midsize Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Exterior lighting is the standout complaint pattern for the 2017 Prius V. Multiple owners report headlights burning out repeatedly, sometimes every few months, with the problem persisting even after trying different bulb brands or buying directly from Toyota. A smaller cluster of owners also describes the daytime running lights failing to illuminate consistently, with one noting the LED units in the front bumper never worked as expected. Structural complaints are a distant second, with a couple of owners describing rear hatch struts failing unexpectedly, including one account of a strut shattering while the vehicle was in motion. One isolated report describes sudden unintended acceleration at low speed, but that account stands alone and doesn't reflect a broader pattern in this complaint set.
12
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Excessive voltage in the inverter's power module may cause the hybrid system to shut down unexpectedly, stalling the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the hybrid system software. If the inverter failed, they'll repair or replace it first. All work is free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
