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2014 Toyota Prius V reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Toyota Prius V has 82 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Prius V years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Inverter, Hybrid propulsion, and Air bags.

2012 Toyota Prius v
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Complaints

82

Per year

4

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (38 of 82), then Electrical system (15) and Engine (13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Prius V has 124 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2015 has 24 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Toyota Prius V. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall hybrid propulsion, inverter 2020-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 20V369000
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 while being driven.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Recall hybrid propulsion 2018-10-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V684000
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 driven.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Recall hybrid propulsion, inverter 2015-07-15 · NHTSA campaign 15V449000
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 drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Recall Air bags 2015-01-16 · NHTSA campaign 15V013000
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 calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Complaints by component (82 total)

Service brakes
38
Electrical system
15
Engine
13
Fuel and propulsion system
10
Speed control
8
Hydraulic brakes
6
Powertrain
4
Structure
4
Wheels
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Hybrid propulsion
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple warning indicators: ABS light, Traction Control light, and the Brake System…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-08
  • "In 2024, I had my vehicle checked out prior to a road trip because the brakes were making "fart noises," and I was worried about driving it to Albuquerque. The AAA certified dealer I took the car to said everything…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-22
  • "I purchased a 2014 Toyota Prius V in 2013, and it currently has 120,000 miles on it. Last month, the engine light came on, so I took it to a dealership. They diagnosed the issue and provided the codes P0302 and P0304.…"
    Engine · filed 2026-06-30
  • "Description of the Problem Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Prius v (Mileage: 70,000) Problem Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, specifically the Brake…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-05-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Toyota Prius V SW FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Prius v 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 39 41 MPG $1600

Specs and fitment

First generation (ZVW40/ZVW41), 2012–2017
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius V reliable?

The 2014 Toyota Prius V has 82 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Prius V years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Inverter, Hybrid propulsion, and Air bags.

What are common problems with a 2014 Toyota Prius V?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (38 of 82), then Electrical system (15) and Engine (13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius V more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Prius V has 124 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2015 has 24 complaints, 2 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Toyota Prius V been recalled?

The 2014 Toyota Prius V has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Toyota Prius V?

Owners have filed 82 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Prius V with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Toyota Prius V get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Prius V is 41 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.