Toyota

Prius v

Midsize Station Wagons · model years 2012 to 2017

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The verdict

Best year: 2017. complaints: 12, below this model's typical 53; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 218, about 4.1x this model's typical 53; recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Prius v
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2012	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	3	218	1 (1 open)	328	SERVICE BRAKES 43%, ENGINE 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 218, about 4.1x this model's typical 53 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	2	125	0	327	SERVICE BRAKES 38%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 125, about 2.4x this model's typical 53 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	4	82	0	312	SERVICE BRAKES 31%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 82, about 1.6x this model's typical 53 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	2	24	0	261	SERVICE BRAKES 38%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 24, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	1	16	0	200	AIR BAGS 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%
complaints: 16, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Hybrid	41	$1,500	1	12	0	184	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 29%, STRUCTURE 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 12, below this model's typical 53 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 87 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2012: 41 to 2017: 41

Owner complaints2012: 218 to 2017: 12

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Prius v to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.