2017 Toyota Prius: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2017 Toyota Prius

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2017 Toyota Prius recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• ElectricalFire risk

  An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  Details 18V579000

  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.

  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.

• Tires & wheels

  A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Details 17V295000

  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.

  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.

• Brakes

  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,…

  Details 16V741000

  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.

  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.

2017 Toyota Prius safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Warranty extension: Technical Instructions: Update 4/9/2019: Note added on p.
• Warranty extension: This new method will leverage the Notification application in vehicles with these head units.
• Warranty extension: Special Service Campaign J0R Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions now available on TIS.
• Warranty extension: Technical instructions: technical instructions for special service campaign j0r intelligent clearance sonar (ics) system reprogram certain: 2018 camry & camry hybrid 2016 ?

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2017 Toyota Prius safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

91 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

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