Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (50.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes complaints here are 7.1× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 259 · 50.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 61 · 11.8% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 48 · 9.3% | not available | — |
| Engine | 46 · 8.9% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 45 · 8.7% | Recalled | Recall 16V487000 · Recall 13V014000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 · 5.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 515 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V684000 · 2018 · reported 10/04/2018
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V487000 · 2016 · reported 06/30/2016
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V743000 · 2014 · reported 11/19/2014
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V053000 · 2014 · reported 02/12/2014
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · 2016 · reported 06/02/2016
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · 2013 · reported 01/16/2013
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I WAS MOVING FORWARD IN A TURN LANE ON A CITY STREET PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. A VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF MY…”NHTSA complaint 10779464 — filed 10/03/2015 · SERVICE BRAKES
“ON AT LEAST SIX OCCASIONS, I HAVE LOST CONTROL FOR A SECOND OR TWO WHILE BRAKING. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY CROSSING ANY SORT…”NHTSA complaint 10764721 — filed 09/17/2015 · SERVICE BRAKES
“THERE ARE 3 ISSUES I AM HAVING WITH THIS PRIUS. THE BRAKES ARE THE FIRST PROBLEM. AS OTHERS HAVE STATED, I TOO HAVE THE SAME…”NHTSA complaint 10760730 — filed 09/01/2015 · SERVICE BRAKES
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 259 of 515 NHTSA complaints (50.3%), followed by electrical system (61), exterior lighting (48), engine (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
515 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 36 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V684000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
