Every 2014 Toyota Prius v recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 20V369000
Jun 24, 2020Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V369000 →Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 18V684000
Apr 10, 2018Hybrid Propulsion System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V684000 →Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 15V449000
Jul 15, 2015Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V449000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 15V013000
Jan 16, 2015Air Bags
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V013000 →
2014 Toyota Prius v complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Prius v, reporting 5 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 464 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes38
- Electrical System15
- Engine13
- Unknown Or Other12
- Fuel/Propulsion System10
- Vehicle Speed Control8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (264)
- Electrical System (138)
- Structure (50)
- Engine (22)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (19)
- Hybrid Propulsion System (17)
Read Toyota Prius v owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Prius v. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in two car crashes, where the vehicle rear-ended other vehicles due to the brakes failure. The air bags did not deploy.”
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS VJul 1, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11597987
Crash
“I was parked in my driveway and put my 2014 Toyota Prius in reverse to back up and park in front of my late husband's workshop about 15 ft. away,on Oct. 10, 2022.”
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS VOct 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489883
Fire
“Hi my name is [XXX]. Toyota headquarter case # [XXX] Incident day July 6, 2018 I had a big technical problem with my 2014 Toyota Prius V where it caught on fire because one of the valve lifters fell into the engine head and broke the engine block while driving.”
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS VSep 2, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11431442
Fire
“UNKNOWN. I WAS BASICALLY DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN MY CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. THE CAR WAS AUTOMATICALLY PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR, SO I HAD TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY.”
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS VDec 18, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11384128
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V. WHILE DRIVING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING.”
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS VDec 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11287204
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