Toyota Prius V years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota Prius V years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (124 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2012 at 0 (from 13 complaints), and 2015 at 2 (from 24 complaints). On the 2013 Toyota Prius V, 51 of 124 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
Toyota Prius V reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota Prius V. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → | 3 | 12 | 1 | Exterior lighting | 41 |
| 2016 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Speed control, Service brakes | 41 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 2 | 24 | 2 | Service brakes | 41 |
| 2014 → | 4 | 82 | 4 | Service brakes | 41 |
| 2013 → Most | 6 | 124 | 3 | Service brakes | 41 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 13 | 4 | Service brakes | 41 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Oil
- 0W-20 (all temps); 5W-20 temporary if 0W-20 unavailable · 4.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/60R16 or 215/50R17 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-684 covers 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 and the vehicle to stall while being driven. Dealers update software for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU. Recall 15V-449 covers certain model year 2012-2014 Prius v vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, through June 30, 2014: a component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Prius V years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2012 at 0 (from 13 complaints), and 2015 at 2 (from 24 complaints).
Which Toyota Prius V year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 6 (124 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Toyota Prius V, 51 of 124 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Toyota Prius V owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota Prius V years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2015 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Toyota Prius v take?
0W-20 for all temperatures; 5W-20 may be used temporarily if 0W-20 is unavailable. Capacity is about 4.4 quarts with filter.
What does recall 18V-684 cover on the Prius v?
Certain 2010-2014 Prius and 2012-2014 Prius v vehicles: excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module may damage transistors. See the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes did the Prius v use?
205/60R16 or 215/50R17 depending on trim.