Model year 2017 · Midsize Station Wagons

2017 Toyota Prius v: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Prius v at 41 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

41

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Toyota Prius v recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Toyota Prius v, newest first.

Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter

NHTSA 20V369000 Reported Jun 24, 2020
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 20TB10 / 20TA10)
Units affected
266,638 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
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 Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Toyota Prius v fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Toyota Prius v EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius v1.8L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular43/39/41 mpg$1,650217

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Toyota Prius v crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Toyota Prius v NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars13.6%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Toyota Prius v owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius v, most recently on Oct 20, 2024. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Toyota Prius v complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Exterior lighting4
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Equipment: Electrical: Navigational system(global positioning system)1
Structure: Body1
Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Support device/strut1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius v model years

Toyota Prius v by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2016 Prius v41 mpg116—
2015 Prius v41 mpg224—

All Toyota Prius v years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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