NHTSA Safety Recalls
Toyota Prius V Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2012 to 2017, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2012–2017) the Toyota Prius V has 15 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 4; the cleanest is 2017 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 15
- Worst year
- 2014
- Cleanest year
- 2017
2012–2017
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Toyota Prius V | 1 | |
| 2016 Toyota Prius V | 1 | |
| 2015 Toyota Prius V | 2 | |
| 2014 Toyota Prius V | 4 | |
| 2013 Toyota Prius V | 3 | |
| 2012 Toyota Prius V | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Toyota Prius V
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER7
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM3
- AIR BAGS2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.