Before buying a used 2017 Toyota Prius V, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0β100 grade from public NHTSA data β higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2017 Toyota Prius V SW FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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101 complaints filed with NHTSA (15 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v β Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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 Toyotaβ¦
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls β check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.