repaired · 2022 Q2
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
2014 Toyota PriusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 211 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Prius, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 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 October 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Toyota Prius has problems
211 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
96Service brakes17 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
17Engine
14Air bags
14Vehicle speed control
9Visibility/wiper
9Structure
8Steering
8Service brakes, hydraulic
5415 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 96 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 3 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 4 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 54 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Toyota Prius 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 · 2015 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
21kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 service brakes complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 47% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
12under 30k miles16under 100k miles5100k miles or more
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
21 owners mentioned a cost$3,700median
Middle half: $3,000 – $4,000
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 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 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Toyota Prius safety ratings
2014 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota Prius, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Actuator Valve WearNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Brake Actuator Valve WearOpen
In owners' words
What Prius owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Toyota Prius, models through 2010 - 2015 have a known issue with the Brake Booster (actuator) and ABS Pump where the parts will degrade and break at or around 100,000mi. Toyota issued a bulletin and had a replacement program that covered the part that has since elapsed but has not corrected the…
My vehicle is experiencing the well-known brake booster failure. This started at 90,000 miles, with an increased frequency in the running of the brake booster. It has steadily gotten worse, and now the pump runs with every brake application or every 13 seconds. There is now a hissing sound when I…
Facing brake booster/accumulator leak at ~105,000 miles diagnosed and confirmed by a mechanic at an independent service center. Problem is characterized by a hissing and chirping sound from the brakes. No warning lights appear on the dash, but this is a known problem with the 2014 Prius. Brake…
Own a 2014 Prius?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.