repaired · 2022 Q2
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
2014 Toyota Prius VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Prius V, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-684 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota Prius V has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Engine2 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes, hydraulic
4Structure
4Power train
3Wheels
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 38 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Toyota Prius V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
9 owners mentioned a cost$4,800median
Middle half: $3,500 – $5,715
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Prius V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius V median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Toyota Prius V safety ratings
2014 Toyota Prius V SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Prius V owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple warning indicators: ABS light, Traction Control light, and the Brake System Warning light (Master Warning "!"). Symptoms: Mechanical Failure: The internal…
In 2024, I had my vehicle checked out prior to a road trip because the brakes were making "fart noises," and I was worried about driving it to Albuquerque. The AAA certified dealer I took the car to said everything checked out alright. I never received the letter regarding the brake system issue,…
Description of the Problem Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Prius v (Mileage: 70,000) Problem Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, specifically the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple…
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