2017 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 15%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Toyota Prius, 15% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,932 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2 year check up w/14,932 miles I was advised my front rotors need to be replaced due to poor pad contact and rear rotors are grooved heavily and need to be replaced as well. I was shocked. I did not have replaced . Mechanic said will not pass inspection. Is there a recall? What is going on w/Toyota Prius brakes. Am afraid to drive car and can't afford to replace rotors every 15,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11364676, filed 2020-10, 14,932 miles“Please note: that I have owned a previous generation Prius - a 2011 - and I am more than aware that regenerative braking works entirely differently than a conventional braking system. So in no way am I referring to the usual noises that come from regenerative braking. Please see attached document for explanation of life and safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11003217, filed 2017-07, 8,800 miles“While I am slowing to a stop, a warning light comes on indicating that I am pressing the brake and the accelerator at the same time. This is not possible. The car does try to move forward but pressure on the brake overcomes that issue. This has happened multiple times (not every time) but fortunately no accidents have occurred. This has also never happened when I am driving at highway speed and need to brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11192168, filed 2019-03, 19,700 miles“Since purchasing the vehicle in october, 2017, I have had intermittent occurrences where the brakes feel like they slip when coming to a stop. It has happened in all weather conditions, (but mostly when wet), and at all speeds. I can go weeks without an occurrence, and then it can happen several times in a week. It seems to be completely random. I have been to two dealerships, and finally was able to drive with a tech who felt the slippage . …”
NHTSA complaint #11229027, filed 2019-07, 5,000 miles“On 9/14/22 I was almost a hundred miles from my home in Sherrill, NY on Rte 81 south, approaching the bridge in Binghamton, NY when I heard a loud ringing noise. At first I thought it was my phone; then I thought it was a police vehicle; then a construction noise. I finally faced the fact if was coming from my 2017 Prius which had just reached 20,000 miles. I was in heavy traffic but managed to pull over and walk around the car as the noise seemed to be coming from the rear. I saw nothing amiss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11488767, filed 2022-10, 20,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V741000Oct 14, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016…Covers: Toyota Prius 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10224102Jun 3, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions…
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10171441Jan 13, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No…
- 10159722Apr 16, 2019Dealer Packet: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar…
- 10159721Apr 16, 2019Region Letter: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. ? Op codes to cover specific instances of ICS ECU failure during…
- 10159720Apr 16, 2019Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly…
- 10159719Apr 16, 2019Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 5 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 29% |
| 2019 | 11 | 37% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 14 | 15% |
| 2016 | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 | 93 | 56% |
| 2014 | 103 | 49% |
| 2013 | 242 | 58% |
| 2012 | 200 | 47% |
| 2011 | 278 | 53% |
| 2010 | 1,945 | 69% |
| 2009 | 199 | 40% |
| 2008 | 390 | 26% |
| 2007 | 331 | 17% |
| 2006 | 210 | 15% |
| 2005 | 282 | 27% |
| 2004 | 76 | 12% |
| 2003 | 16 | 16% |
| 2002 | 20 | 12% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Prius
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology