The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be depressed abnormally hard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes7
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Driver assistance2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Brakes7
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Driver assistance2
- Electrical2
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 1
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
- Risk
- The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Recall number 17V718000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency 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 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, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Brake Actuator Valve Wear
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 the federal safety agency complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.the federal safety agency is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
DP19004
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 79
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
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What 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I went to several mechanics and got the same issue confirmed. It is a booster brake system issue. I called consumer advocates and they said the notice went out in 2019 and since then expired. Therefore dealership is not going to repair the defect. I received no such notice. When I contended that this is a safety issue and should immediately be handled and my car has 80,000 miles on it and it has not even been 10 years they refused. From my research I see that it is a wide spread issue with the break booster and deffinately warrants a recall. I am disabled and have many medical issues I need money for and can not afford $3000 manufacturing fault defect is not my responsibility.
Complete failure of ABS system. Error code C1391. This is a well-known problem with Gen 2 and 3 Priuses.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal was very stiff. The contact stated that the ABS, brake lights, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake power booster and brake power gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.
Got rear end on 08.21.2023. Was able to drive car to work next day. Once I got home the ABS, traction control, and brake light went on. Using OBD2 scanner. Code 16-17 Right--Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Noise or Intermittent interruption, Code 16-17 Left-Right Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction, 61-01 Modulator-Control Unit Initial IG Low Voltage, 65-33 Brake Fluid Level Switch Stuck On, 83-19 ECM/PCM Relation Failure, CT1203 ECM/EV Communication Circuit, C1345 Linear Solenoid Value Offset Learning Undone, C1392 Zero Point Calibration of Stroke Sensor Undone. Tow car to Toyota and they recommend to replace brake booster with Master Cylinder Assembly. Ran me $2968.41 bill which adjuster claim wasn't cause by rear engine damage. Accident Video: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Prius PHV. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle would not brake while the pedal was depressed, which resulted in the contact crashing into a vehicle in front of it. No one was injured and a police report was filed. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot and then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed as being totaled. The contact does not know which dealership the vehicle was towed to. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,083.
Instrument panel lighting is dim . The brightness control does not respond when turning it up. It is consistently dim when the vehicle is on, in motion or not. The panel does get brighter when the headlights are turned on, but not during daylight .speedometer lighting is difficult to read.
On toyota's website the vehicle has a 10.9 gallon fuel tank capacity listed. I bought the car used at the end of last year and have never been able to get above 8.5 gallons. I constantly achieve 45-50 miles per gallon as advertised but never get the range I was promised from the dealer or by toyota's website.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota prius. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact suddenly depressed the brake pedal. The pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard and did not stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,068. *bf
I experience lost of power as well as waiting more gasoline, before the electric fuse recall, my average miles per full tank was 436 miles, now is 540 per full tank., also the EV miles was 8.5 per charge and now after the fuse replacement is 13.7 miles per charge, for almost 4 years I have been wasting more gas then normal as well as lost of power.
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Questions about the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Is the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, close to a typical Prius Plug-In Hybrid model year.
What is the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid year score?
The 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
Brakes, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
1 recall, covering hybrid propulsion system.
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