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2017 Toyota Prius recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 91
Latest campaign: Sep 5, 2018

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Sep 5, 2018	18V579000
Tires	1	May 2, 2017	17V295000
Parking brake	1	Oct 14, 2016	16V741000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 5, 2018Latest campaign


Sep 5, 201818V579000	Electrical system: wiring An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V579000 What's wrong 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. Risk An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V579000 · Sep 5, 2018
May 2, 201717V295000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V295000 What's wrong 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. Risk A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2. Campaign NHTSA 17V295000 · May 2, 2017
Oct 14, 201616V741000	Parking brake 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V741000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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 service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01. Campaign NHTSA 16V741000 · Oct 14, 2016

Sep 5, 201818V579000

Electrical system: wiring

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V579000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
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 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V579000 · Sep 5, 2018

May 2, 201717V295000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V295000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V295000 · May 2, 2017

Oct 14, 201616V741000

Parking brake

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V741000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
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 service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V741000 · Oct 14, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component91

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

91Complaints filed

12Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	17	19	0	0	0
Service brakes	14	15	4	0	2
Vehicle speed control	13	14	5	0	4
Engine	12	13	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	13	0	1	0
Electrical system	11	12	0	2	1
Unknown or other	11	12	3	1	2
Structure	7	8	3	1	2
Steering	7	8	1	0	0
Power train	4	4	0	0	0
Wheels	4	4	1	1	0
Seats	3	3	0	0	0
Air bags	3	3	3	0	2
Exterior lighting	2	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	1	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“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.”
Filed 05/19/2026 · ODI 11738755
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 12/19/2025 · ODI 11706080
Structure
“Standing at a red light and someone rear ended”
Filed 07/18/2025 · ODI 11674421

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2017 Toyota Prius recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius. The most recent, 18V579000 (reported September 5, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota Prius?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 91 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Toyota Prius?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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