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2017 Toyota Prius Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2017 Toyota Prius, and owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
91
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
52–56
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2017 Toyota Prius

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 18V579000 Reported 192,347 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)

    NHTSA 17V295000 Reported 409 vehicles potentially affected Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Parking brake

    NHTSA 16V741000 Reported 91,585 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2017 Toyota Prius have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,202 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 23 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The catalytic converter heat exchanger failed internally, causing coolant to leak into the exhaust system. Symptoms included white smoke from exhaust and coolant loss with no visible ground leak. This”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2026 · Engine

“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 discrepancy. The vehicle was as a private sale. At th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2025 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2017 Toyota Prius (Prius Eco). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined52–56 mpg
City / Highway54–58 / 50–53
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Compare Toyota Prius model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Prius model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Toyota Prius04
2001 Toyota Prius3165
2002 Toyota Prius2167
2003 Toyota Prius199
2004 Toyota Prius6610
2005 Toyota Prius61,051
2006 Toyota Prius61,439
2007 Toyota Prius42,003
2008 Toyota Prius41,497
2009 Toyota Prius6502
2010 Toyota Prius102,823
2011 Toyota Prius6521
2012 Toyota Prius6424
2013 Toyota Prius3411
2014 Toyota Prius3208
2015 Toyota Prius1166
2016 Toyota Prius5155
2017 Toyota Prius391
2018 Toyota Prius137
2019 Toyota Prius330
2020 Toyota Prius014
2021 Toyota Prius06
2022 Toyota Prius124
2023 Toyota Prius420
2024 Toyota Prius427
2025 Toyota Prius216
2026 Toyota Prius16

Checking a specific 2017 Toyota Prius

How do I know if my 2017 Toyota Prius has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2017 Toyota Prius; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V741000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.