2017 Toyota Prius V recalls and problems

The 2017 Toyota Prius V has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Toyota Prius V recalls

Recall 20V-369: Hybrid Propulsion System

Reported Jun 24, 2020 · 266,638 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting4
Structure2
Unknown or Other2
Visibility/Wiper1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Equipment1
Air Bags1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Toyota Prius V complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Oct 20, 2024
While driving I heard noises, like “flap,flap,flap”. Pulled over to look at the tire and saw that the tire was peeling. Changed to the donut spare tire and went to “Firestone” 5 days later to have a new tire put on because the original service shop, “Mr King auto services center”, would not take any responsibility for a the tire that was purchased and installed by them 6 months prior. I went to Mr Tire 2 days after this happened and was basically told there was nothing they could do and said it was the alignment. Firestone said my alignment was fine and gave me paperwork to show…
Structure · at 180,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud explosion coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the passenger’s side rear hatch strut had exploded into pieces. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 120,000 miles · reported Sep 4, 2020
Since we had purchase our car prius V four with drl (Day running lights)(Vertical LED unit in bumper) they never worked properly-hence not visible in our accident.. Unlike other earlier models the user could adjust the sensor and turn this feature on or off-but now the feature can only be performed by a toyota service mechanic. The feature also operates off a day light sensor that also cannot be adjusted by the owner of the vehicle. Hence since this is a safety feature noted in faq on toyotas site it should be considered for a recall.
Exterior Lighting · reported Feb 20, 2020
I purchased my 2017 prius V II in may 2017. Approximately 9 months or so after purchase my headlights burnt out, first the driver's side then passengers side. I AM now replacing, purchasing new headlights every 3-4 because they continue to burn out. I've tried various brands including buying directly from toyota but they still burn out. This is dangerous especially for night driving. Luckily the headlights do not burn out together at the same time. Toyota dealer won't give me an answer except to purchase a new lighting system for my headlights
Exterior Lighting · at 55,000 miles · reported May 24, 2019
The prius V 2017 vehicle 4 series does not come with 'fog lighting' which I had in my prius V 2012 and used all the time-the car I have does come with LED day running lights-I really never knew they were lights because I never saw them on. At the dealers-the did reset them and the lights worked but now toyota wants to charge me $300-400 to trace the power lines-the relay to these lights is $31-but for safety reasons-especially in texas and the bright sun-I wish they were working and should be looked at by the dealers for all owners. I drive professionally so my passenger's safety is also my…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Prius V have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Toyota Prius V: 20V-369 (hybrid propulsion system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota Prius V?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.