2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V Electrical System Problems

13 complaints about Electrical System

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Crashes
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Fires
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Deaths

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Nov 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake light, tire pressure, traction control, battery, and other warning lights were illuminated. While attempting to depress the brake pedal, there was more resistance than normal, making it difficult to slow the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the nearest mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to the residence. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder and actuator assemblies had failed. The brake master cylinder and brake actuator assemblies were in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Mileage: 220,000

Jun 7, 2025

The vehicle stalled while driving 35 to 45 mph. Engine had no power but the brakes and power steering worked.

Mar 22, 2025

Break pump , break pump assembly, Break actuator. Vehicle has only 91k miles it. Breaks feel rough and slower to react. Too worried to use vehicle. Dealership said it’s a very well known issue and wanted $5800 to fix it.

Jan 14, 2025

The car began to jerk, made knocking noises, miss fires on cylinder 1, 2 and 4, coolant leakages, oil leakages, compression issues and the check engine light keeps turning on and off. My safety has been put into play because, the car would jerk many of times as it would want to stop as I was driving. I would then have to pull over and call for assistance. Per the Toyota service advisor he recommended that I needed a new rebuilt engine kit. The extended warranty company stated that I was negligent with my car and denied my claim and refused to pay for the 10 grand motor and I had to tow my car to another shop. However, the car at this time is still experiencing the same malfunctions. The warning lamps are still showing at this present time and prior to the failure of problem. This car meets the "Lemon law guidelines, However, I have been informed otherwise that I don't meet the criteria for lemon law due it being expired sometime last year in Oct of 2024. As stated this is a lemon car.

Oct 22, 2024

Car was diagnosed at a Toyota dealership with a brake booster issue reading code 20TE07 after my vehicles brakes suddenly would not work and the car continued to jolt forward. The brakes wouldn’t stop the car. According to Toyota, my vehicle is three months outside of the warranty period but under the covered mileage so we are left to repair this defect ourselves. This was a very dangerous situation and could have cost us and our children our lives instead of just the $4800 repair cost. This has happened to both of our Prius’s so this is not a rare issue. Toyota needs to have a plan for these parts failing suddenly and they should all be recalled for safety in my opinion. The experience was very scary and we had zero control over the vehicle when the brakes suddenly went out. Where do I join the class action lawsuit?

Jun 17, 2022

My car stalled while I was driving it on 2 separate occasions. It is a 2014 w less than 70K miles: 1/2022 Within seconds of 2 or more warning lights going on, the engine stalled. I was able to steer, brake and drive on the electric motor towards home. The electric motor drove another .5 mile before it also died, leaving me with no power steering or brakes. I was on a slight incline and coasted most of the way off road. The car was towed to our local dealer, which said the intake manifold had failed. Dealer replaced IM and related hoses and gaskets. 6/2022 I was driving on a busy interstate at high speed in the passing lane. The car started to lose power and decelerate. I maneuvered to the side of the road and UP! the on ramp. Made it to roadside business on remaining battery power.

May 17, 2022

my wife's 2014 Prius V failed to run. after towing to service diagnosed as failed Inverter. service records indicate this was serviced as a recall 2/2019. now toyota refuses to recognize problem as a warranty issue for repair. even though Recall notice indicates repair or replacement should be free of charge. breakdown occurred 5/14/2022. incident started as she was getting on highway. drove home at 25mph.

Dec 18, 2020 Fire

UNKNOWN. I WAS BASICALLY DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN MY CAR'S ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. THE CAR WAS AUTOMATICALLY PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR, SO I HAD TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR, I STARTED SMELLING BURNED WIRE AND INTERIOR STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR OFF AND GOT OIT. AS I WAS STANDING FAR AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, FLUID STARTED LEAKING AND IT HAD CAUGHT INTO FIRE. THE FRONT BUMPER WAS COMPLETELY BURNED OFF, AS WELL AS SOME OF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL PARTS WERE AFFECTED AS WELL.

Mileage: 170,000

Aug 4, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY AND CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Mileage: 8,000

Jun 28, 2019 Fire

'TAKATA RECALL ' I BELIEVE THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA PRIUS V THEY MAKE IT ONLY FOR FIVE YEARS, THEY STOP MAKING IT AFTER 2016 BECAUSE THEY REALIZE THERE IS SO MUCH PROBLEMS IN THE ENGINE, MANY CAR THIS MODEL THE ENGINE GET IN FIRES, HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 125,000 MILE. HYBRID BATTERY IT GO BAD AT 120,000 MILES WHERE IS MOST PRIUS HYBRID BATTERY GO FOR 250,000 MILE MINIMUM. MY PRIUS BE IN GIN GA ON FIRE BECAUSE THERE IS A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE ENGINE FELL DOWN IN THE ENGIN BLOCK AND THE ENGINE BREAK DOWN WITH A BIG HOLE AND MOST OF THE ENGINE OIL CAME DOWN IN TO THE MUFFLER AND MY CAR GOT ON FIRE. AND THAT'S HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS A WARNING WHEN THAT PIECE OF METAL FROM THE VALVE LIFTER I BELIEVE FILL DOWN IN TO THE BLOCK.

Mileage: 215,000

Sep 17, 2018

MICE INVADING INSIDE OF CAR AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. DESTROYING INTERIOR AND AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM. CAN SPREAD DISEASE INCLUDING HANTAVIRUS WITH DROPPINGS. I THINK THIS IS DUE TO USING SOY BASED WIRE COVERINGS THAT ATTRACH RODENTS. CAN ALSO AFFECT WIRING INSIDE THE CAR.

Feb 16, 2016

VERMIN ATTRACTED TO ECO-FRIENDLY HIGH-VOLTAGE WIRING SHEATH LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VERMIN CHEWED THROUGH SHEATHING AND EXPOSED BARE HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CABLE. VEHICLE PARKED AND SECURED WHEN EVENT OCCURRED.

Mileage: 13,000

Jul 23, 2015

AFTER PARKED FOR 20 MINUTES, THE CAR IS DEAD, HAD TO JUMP START. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT TAKING CARE OF. AT LEAST 3 MORE TIMES SINCE THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT, I FOUND MY CAR WAS AGAIN DED AFTER PARKING, CAN NOT EVEN OPEN THE DOOR WITH REMOTE. BUT ALL 3 TIMES THE CAR WAS ABLE TO POWER ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES ON IT'S OWN WHILE WAITING FOR TOW... ABOVE THAT, THE CLOCK, TRIP ODOMETER AND TEMP SETTINGS WERE RESETTING ON RANDOM TIMES SINCE 650 MILES, AS WELL AS THE RADIO WHICH WILL TURN ON AND OFF AT RANDOM. DEALER REPLACED THE RADIO BUT IT STILL DOES THE SAME. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY (DEALER) CAN'T TELL ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, AND CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, UNLESS IT'S DEAD WHILE IT'S IN THEIR SHOP, EVEN AFTER I SHOWED THEM THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE ISSUES.

Mileage: 1,429