2017 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
100
Recalls
1
Crashes
12
Severe
20

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V741000 Oct 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Prius. It was discovered when the contact listed the vehicle for sale that there was a mileage dis...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Jul 2025

Standing at a red light and someone rear ended

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

During hot temperatures and after coming to a full stop, the car stalls/hesitates significantly (5-6seconds) when pushing the gas pedal. The car event...

Engine
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the vents were blowing out cold air. The check en...

Power Train
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depre...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2024

Dear NHTSA, I am seeking assistance and compensation for ongoing warranty and repair issues with my Toyota Prius. Key Incident Timeline: •March 21, 20...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2024

While driving the speed limit of 70mph on a major highway, the sunroof on my 2017 Toyota Prius exploded. There was no warning of any kind: no other...

Engine
Jul 2024

Coolant leaking into exhaust And engine also vehicle suddenly stops for no reason now engine is completely broken due to the coolant going into the mo...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2024

Dashboard pop up came up saying that the grille shutter is inoperable to visit a dealer. Went online and noticed there were recalls for my Prius year...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 2023

On 10/16/23 I was turning slowly into a parking spot and my car suddenly accelerated without my pressing the accelerator. I slammed on the break and t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Toyota Prius has 100 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 12 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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