The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in two car crashes, where the vehicle rear-ended other vehicles due to the brakes failure. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed after the second crash, but the information was not available. The contact stated that the other driver sustained unknown injuries during the second crash. The vehicle sustained damages and was repaired. There was no further information provided. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal sound and the brake pedal was spongy. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond. The ABS warning light and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure; however, the repair could not be covered because the vehicle had a salvage title. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Toyota Prius V no deployment problems
10 of the 480 owner complaints about the Toyota Prius V describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 2013 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2013
- typical mileage
- 37,000
By model year
- 20171
- 20163
- 20151
- 20142
- 20133
Often reported together
What owners say
While going 70 MPH, I hid a feral hog. Although the front end of my car crumpled up, and we came to a sudden stop, the air bags did not deploy.
Airbags failed to deploy upon impact with guardrail. Drivers side front corner hit the guardrail at approx. 45% angle at 50-60mph. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance rep. and was deemed a total loss. The car is available for inspection.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota prius v. While driving into the driveway at 5 MPH with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the garage door. As a result, there was property damage and the front end of the vehicle was damaged. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was in the process of being repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius v. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a pickup truck. The air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There was no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. *ln*jb *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota prius. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was damaged and towed to a body shop where it was repaired. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota prius v hybrid. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact shifted into reverse and the vehicle accelerated rapidly between 5-10 MPH. The speed increased to 20 MPH and the vehicle crashed into a fence. The contact applied significant pressure to the brake pedal during the failure, but the vehicle did not stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor soreness from the impact of the crash, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and deemed destroyed. Steve landers toyota (10825 colonel glenn road, little rock, arkansas 72204) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approxiately 59,100. The VIN was not available.
My 2017 prius v was involved in 2 recent crashes in which the air bags did not deploy: front end/bumper impact on 6/1/18 and front & rear end impact which totaled car on 7/3/18. Both times air bags did not deploy. Impact on 6/1/18 caused other car's (2008 honda accord) air bags to deploy, but not mine. Toyota sent inspector after 6/1 crash; report enclosed. 7/3 crash was even more severe traveling at 61 MPH when impacted in the rear by another vehicle traveling at excessive speed. My car sustained front and rear damage after impact by other car in the rear and impact in the front into highway center cement divider. My car was totaled, but still air bags did not deploy. I am concerned there may be a mfr defect in the prius v air bag system similar to the other prius air bag recall required by you in january 2018. Please investigate further. I have bought another car, and am recovering from minor bruising injuries. I do not plan any legal action. I am mainly concerned about the safety for other prius v drivers. Thank you.
2013 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to airbag malfunction during vehicle accident. *smd the consumer was in a car accident in which the air bags did not deploy. The consumer hit the steering wheel and the dashboard. The consumer believes had the airbags deployed there would have been less injuries. The consumer experienced pains on the neck , 3 c spine disk herniations, head, arms, elbows, chest,knees, legs, and chin. Updated
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius v. Whenever the vehicle was placed in park, the vehicle continued to roll. The contact's vehicle crashed into the front fender of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed, but the structure of the vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred when the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a result, the passenger air bag may not deploy in a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the air bag does not deploy as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate of the OCS system, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 15V013000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
- Risk
- 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. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Remedy
- Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 13V014000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2013 (3 complaints), 2016 (3 complaints) and 2014 (2 complaints).
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