2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
The 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE PARKED. NOTHING WAS TURNED ON AND NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO ADMIT THIS CAR HAS A PROBLEM AND RANDOMLY CATCHES FIRE. TOYOTA JUST ISSUED A RECALL ON ANOTHER MODEL OF THE PRIUS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE.
THE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE PARKED. NOTHING WAS TURNED ON AND NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO ADMIT THIS CAR HAS A PROBLEM AND RANDOMLY CATCHES FIRE. TOYOTA JUST ISSUED A RECALL ON ANOTHER MODEL OF THE PRIUS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE.
THE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE PARKED. NOTHING WAS TURNED ON AND NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO ADMIT THIS CAR HAS A PROBLEM AND RANDOMLY CATCHES FIRE. TOYOTA JUST ISSUED A RECALL ON ANOTHER MODEL OF THE PRIUS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-TT-0790-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.
T-TT-0600-20 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update...
T-SB-0074-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle; and 2020 model year Corolla Hybrid...
T-SB-0279-17-Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17....
H0X_Toyota Safet — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS V
- 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 159 complaints
- 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 111 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 31 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 24 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS V — 14 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V (current)
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