Skip to content
Toyota Prius VModel year report

2017 Toyota Prius V Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,750miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
41 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 39 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Toyota Prius V (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius V. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and body and structure (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,750 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 242 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “Since we had purchase our car Prius V four with drl (day running lights)(vertical LED unit in bumper) they never worked properly-hence not visible in our accident.. Unlike other earlier models the user could adjust the sensor and turn this feature on or off-but now the feature can only be performed by a Toyota service mechanic. The feature also operates off a day light sensor that also cannot be adjusted by the owner of the vehicle. Hence since this is a safety feature noted in faq on toyotas site it should be considered for a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11353170, filed 2020-09, 120,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Car is a hybrid and makes absolutely no noise when start backing up from a cold start. Car has a beeping sound inside the cabin when reverse is selected. I almost had an accident with a child because the child ran in back of my quiet car when I was backing up. Normally car have a noise and that would warn the child. Commercial have vehicles have a beeper installed and sounding when backing up to warn people. I strong feel electric cars need this safety device. I call Toyota and they refuse to consider this a safety issue. I would need to pay to have this installed at my expense. …”

NHTSA complaint #11000464, filed 2017-06, 2,500 miles

Body and structure: “Toyota Prius V is a station wagon with a hatch in the back. To my surprise when carrying anything that sticks out the back, there is no way or tying down the hatch. There is no means of keeping the hatch down as far as possible so exhaust fumes, rain, etc... Gets into the car. Also with the hatch total open the brake warning light and backup camera point towards the sky and makes the car more dangerous. Some type of method should have been provided by Toyota to secure the back hatch like a d ring . …”

NHTSA complaint #11000471, filed 2017-06, 2,500 miles

Air bags: “My 2017 Prius V was involved in 2 recent crashes in which the air bags did not deploy: front end/bumper impact on 6/1/18 and front & rear end impact which totaled car on 7/3/18. Both times air bags did not deploy. Impact on 6/1/18 caused other car's (2008 honda accord) air bags to deploy, but not mine. Toyota sent inspector after 6/1 crash; report enclosed. 7/3 crash was even more severe traveling at 61 MPH when impacted in the rear by another vehicle traveling at excessive speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11111479, filed 2018-07, 35,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 55,000 miles.

38%0–1013%10–2513%25–5013%50–750%75–10013%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017320183201920202024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Toyota Prius V. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius V · wagon FWDnot rated———4 · 13.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Toyota Prius V version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius v FWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT433941$1,650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Toyota Prius V → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 242 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 242 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius V

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171224,7501—41—Not enough data
20161622,6501—41—Stable
20152459,1002—41—Falling
20148296,500454139 · TypicalRising
201312568,000254150 · TypicalRising
201221869,0243—4193 · MoreStable

All Toyota Prius V model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Toyota Prius V have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius V as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Toyota Prius V is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2017 Toyota Prius V been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Prius V get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Prius V (Prius v, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 41 mpg combined, 43 city and 39 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius V reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,750 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 55,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.