repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 Toyota PriusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 91 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Prius, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Prius has problems
91 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Visibility/wiper
14Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
13Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
12Engine
12Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Structure4 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
1810 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 5 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 18 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 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 · 2018 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver…
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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Toyota Prius safety ratings
2017 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota Prius, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Prius owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Windshield cracked from bottom to top and across while sitting and there was no evidence of a rock or chip that would cause that. Air temp was about 95 degrees. No rain, no impact, car was sitting parked and not running.
MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON, WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THIS IS THE SECOND CRACK I GOTTEN ON MY WINDSHIELD FROM OWNING IT FOR 2 YEARS. THIS IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL, I DON'T DRIVE MY CAR VERY FAR, AND IT HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS PARKED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE WIPER BLADE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF A RAIN STORM. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, EXITED THE HIGHWAY, AND PURCHASED A NEW WIPER BLADE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO USE…
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