Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Toyota Prius V,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 2011–2018 with 13 recall campaigns and 612 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2014 (4), 2012 (3), and 2015 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2012 (282), 2013 (151), and 2014 (108).
Top recall themes: Other, Airbags, and Seats and restraints.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, Engine, Electrical system.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Other
3 campaigns · Years: 2012–2017
These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Toyota Prius V in NHTSA complaint data are
Service brakes, Engine, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2018
0
3
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc), Structure:body.
2017
1
14
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Structure:body, Air bags.
2016
1
22
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control.
2015
2
31
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train.
2014
4
108
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Engine.
2013
2
151
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Engine, Electrical system.
2012
3
282
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Engine, Electrical system.
2011
0
1
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Hybrid propulsion system
, Air bags
and Seats
Show recall evidence by year
2017
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2016
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2015
Air bags:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 calibra
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2014
Air bags:
Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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 calibra
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
Hybrid propulsion system:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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 drive
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
2013
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
Hybrid propulsion system:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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 drive
2012
Seats:
Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 mode
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
Hybrid propulsion system:
Safety recall involving the hybrid propulsion system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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 drive
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