The 2014 Toyota Prius V's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 251 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

251

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V4490002015-15-07

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V0130002015-16-01

AIR BAGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Toyota Prius V has accumulated 251 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes74

02Unknown Or Other18

03Engine12

04Electrical System12

05Air Bags9

251 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2014 Toyota Prius V

36States

36%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

2616%

FLFlorida

2213%

WAWashington

127%

OROregon

117%

GAGeorgia

106%

TXTexas

106%

DCWashington DC

74%

DEDelaware

64%

PAPennsylvania

64%

NCNorth Carolina

64%

ILIllinois

53%

COColorado

42%

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ME1

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Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

2014 Toyota Prius V Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius V a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2014 Toyota Prius V. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Toyota Prius V?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Prius V. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius V?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 251 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.