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 worst 2018 Toyota Prius V problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Toyota Prius V 150
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Obsolete notice
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- 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...
What 2018 Toyota Prius V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2018 Toyota Prius V
Is the 2018 Toyota Prius V reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Toyota Prius V, fewer than a typical Prius V model year.
What is the 2018 Toyota Prius V year score?
The 2018 Toyota Prius V scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota Prius V: 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 2018 Toyota Prius V?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius V have?
No recalls on record.
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