Every 2017 Toyota Prius 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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 18V579000
May 9, 2018Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Full recall details for 18V579000 →Tires · NHTSA 17V295000
Feb 5, 2017Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- Risk
- A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Full recall details for 17V295000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 16V741000
Oct 14, 2016Parking Brake
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
- Risk
- If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
Full recall details for 16V741000 →
2017 Toyota Prius complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius, reporting 22 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 246 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
- Visibility/Wiper27
- Service Brakes19
- Electrical System18
- Unknown Or Other18
- Engine16
- Vehicle Speed Control15
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (361)
- Electrical System (239)
- Structure (135)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (40)
- Engine (31)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (24)
Read Toyota Prius owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius. 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 was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver merging onto the highway attempted to cross multiple lanes of traffic, misjudged, and collided with the front passenger-side fender of the contact's vehicle.”
2017 TOYOTA PRIUS CAug 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11681690
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated after the vehicle was in the park position and exiting, the vehicle accelerated on its own in reverse.”
2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIMEApr 2, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11580732
Injury reportedCrash
“For the second time (first in 2019) I was seconds and maybe two feet from stopping the car to park when, with my foot on the brake, the car suddenly and without warning lunged forward at what seemed like full throttle. The first "crash" was in my driveway.”
2017 TOYOTA PRIUSJun 19, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11421482
Crash
“SINCE WE HAD PURCHASE OUR CAR PRIUS V FOUR WITH DRL (DAY RUNNING LIGHTS)(VERTICAL LED UNIT IN BUMPER) THEY NEVER WORKED PROPERLY-HENCE NOT VISIBLE IN OUR ACCIDENT..”
2017 TOYOTA PRIUS VSep 4, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11353170
Injury reportedCrash
“Driver side electric Seat rail malfunction after I was hit from the rear end collision. The seat electric adjustment became inoperable. The seat rail has a small gear in the electric seat that got destroyed during the rear end collision.”
2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIMEJul 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11530056
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