KnownCarProblems2017 Toyota Prius Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius, most often about the visibility and wipers (19% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is 17th of 27 Prius model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Toyota Prius problems
Visibility and wipers
17 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
Traveling east on the 10 through phoenix az, my windshield was hit by something so small I couldn't see it. Caused a star less than 1/3" but also a winding crack almost 1 ft. Long. The real problem is that every day when I come out to my car, the crack has grown in a snaking pattern. It does not grow at all while…
Just bought my 2017 Toyota Prius not over 4 months and my windshield have 1 large cracked and a tinny chipped on it. As I was driving on the highway cracked when a tiny rock hit the upper right side I could see the crack getting longer until it nearly reached the middle. I am very worry about the quality of the…
Brakes
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
My 2 year check up w/14,932 miles I was advised my front rotors need to be replaced due to poor pad contact and rear rotors are grooved heavily and need to be replaced as well. I was shocked. I did not have replaced . Mechanic said will not pass inspection. Is there a recall? What is going on w/Toyota Prius brakes. Am…
This is for 2017 Toyota Prius prime, but there is no option. While taking my kid to enroll in swimming class, while taking turn into the facility the brakes stopped working and the car wouldn't stop, some how I drove into parking lot (I am not sure how I did it in that tense situation) none of the buttons were…
Speed control
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
We were stopped at a traffic signal going north. When the light turned green, the car in front of US started to go and all of the sudden, our car went into rapid acceleration. We could not stop the car. It crashed into the car in front of US. We tried jamming on the breaks and turning off the ignition, but could not…
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Prius. While the contact was reversing the vehicle into a parking lot, it accelerated without warning. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but it failed to engage and caused the vehicle to crash into a tree. All the air bags deployed. The contact did not engage the…
Engine
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
While I am slowing to a stop, a warning light comes on indicating that I am pressing the brake and the accelerator at the same time. This is not possible. The car does try to move forward but pressure on the brake overcomes that issue. This has happened multiple times (not every time) but fortunately no accidents have…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to longo Toyota (3534 n peck rd, el monte, ca 91731, ([phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles.
The vehicle started normally but when I reached about two blocks from my house, the Prius started to act as if the electric motors were not engaging. The engine did not engage either and the gas pedal was unresponsive. The first time this occurred, I was stuck in the middle of a 4-way intersection until I shut down…
Unable to fill gas tank. Vapor-containment valve engages during refuelling, causing fuel to spill to ground and unable to fill more that one-half gallon of fuel. See also: https://priuschat.com/threads/interesting-fuel-issue-2016-three-touring-overflowing.173660/ (search for "overflow" - you will see that this is a…
Electrical
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the engine automatically started. Koons arlington Toyota (4045 lee hwy, arlington, va 22207, ([phone]) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
Car started by itself when it was parked in a driveway in hot weather in the sun. My key fob does not have a remote starting mechanism - only door unlock and lock capability.
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
Car started by itself when it was parked in a driveway in hot weather in the sun. My key fob does not have a remote starting mechanism - only door unlock and lock capability.
This is for 2017 Toyota Prius prime, but there is no option. While taking my kid to enroll in swimming class, while taking turn into the facility the brakes stopped working and the car wouldn't stop, some how I drove into parking lot (I am not sure how I did it in that tense situation) none of the buttons were…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
We purchased a 2017 Toyota Prius on january 29th 2017 and on march 22nd 2017 the car caught on fire out of no where. The car was parked and off when smoke began to come out from the around the shift changer and the touch screen area. After a few seconds the car was completely on fire.
Windshield cracks from impact with small rocks. In the past week, my windshield was impacted twice by small rocks. Both times the windshield was damaged. Both times I was driving approximately 50 miles per hour on a highway. The windhield is the problem. I realize a rock might damage a windshield but the glass in my…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Toyota Prius recalls
Electrical: wiring
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2017 Toyota Prius
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Prius?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (17 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); speed control (13 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 5, 2018 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Toyota Prius?
- It is 17th of 27 Prius model years by number of complaints, with 91 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.