What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius?

Brakes lead with 109 complaints, followed by the electrical system with 35 complaints.

Has the 2014 Toyota Prius been recalled?

Yes. The by-year count shows 4 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports and not adjusted for sales.

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota Prius?

See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2014 Toyota Prius reliable?

Brake complaints are the largest group. Check the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against others.

2014 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Toyota Prius^[1]. Brakes lead the list with 109 complaints^[2].

222owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

48MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners filed, biggest first.

Brakes. 109 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe pressing the pedal and the car not slowing as expected, or a pedal that felt soft. Some of these ended in a crash.
Electrical System. 35 complaints^[6]. Owners describe hard-to-read gauges, doubled images of lights through the windshield, a battery that ran flat, and a musty smell from the air conditioning.
Unknown Or Other. 27 complaints^[7]. These reports did not fit a named component group.
Engine. 20 complaints^[8]. Owners describe sudden loss of power on the road, rough idling, and wiring chewed by rodents.
Speed Control. 14 complaints^[9]. Some of these reports involve a crash.
Air Bags. 14 complaints^[10]. Owners describe bags that did not open in a crash, a passenger sensor light that changed its mind, and a worry about the steering wheel hub.
Visibility/Wiper. 9 complaints^[11].
Structure. 9 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Prius is necessarily included.

Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter (20V369), June 2020. About 266,638 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Hybrid Propulsion System (18V684), October 2018. About 807,329 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Hybrid Propulsion System (17V718), November 2017. About 39,915 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter (14V053), February 2014. About 698,457 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Prius, 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	49 / 46 / 48	$1,400
Prius Plug-in Hybrid, 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity^[17]	51 / 49 / 50	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
5 HB FWD^[5]	4	4	5	4	12.1%
5 HB FWD^[18]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	12.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Toyota Prius with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[19]	82 hp
2014 Toyota Prius with 1.8L 4-cylinder^[20]	98 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
PRIUS 4DR LIFTBACK^[21]	176 in	69 in	58 in	106 in	3,042 lb
PRIUS C /TECHNOLOGY 4DR HATCHBACK^[22]	157 in	67 in	57 in	100 in	2,502 lb
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 4DR LIFTBACK^[23]	176 in	69 in	58 in	106 in	3,219 lb
PRIUS V 4DR HATCHBACK^[24]	182 in	70 in	62 in	109 in	3,274 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Prius model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2001	165	3
2002	167	2
2003	99	1
2004	610	6
2005	1,051	6
2006	1,439	6
2007	2,003	4
2008	1,497	4
2009	502	6
2010	2,829	10
2011	522	6
2012	449	7
2013	426	4
2014	222	4
2015	171	2
2016	155	5
2017	91	3
2018	37	1
2019	30	3
2020	14	0
2021	6	0
2022	24	1
2023	21	4
2024	27	4
2025	18	2
2026	10	1

NHTSA's counts for the Prius show 222 complaints and 4 recalls for 2014^[3]. Among the 27 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 10 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2010 (2,829)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2014 Prius?

The 2014 Prius has 222 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. Brakes account for the biggest share by far, with 109 complaints^[2]. Electrical issues come next at 35 complaints^[6]. These are unverified owner reports and the counts are not adjusted for sales. The page also lists 4 recalls for this year^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius?: Brakes lead with 109 complaints^[2], followed by the electrical system with 35 complaints^[6].
Has the 2014 Toyota Prius been recalled?: Yes. The by-year count shows 4 recalls^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota Prius have?: NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports and not adjusted for sales.
What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota Prius?: See the Fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2014 Toyota Prius reliable?: Brake complaints are the largest group^[2]. Check the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against others.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Prius

2007 2,003 complaints, 4 recalls
2008 1,497 complaints, 4 recalls
2010 2,829 complaints, 10 recalls
2013 426 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 this page
2015 171 complaints, 2 recalls
2016 155 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 91 complaints, 3 recalls
2025 18 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 10 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Toyota Prius

Other Toyota models from 2014

2014 Toyota 4Runner 77 complaints, 7 recalls
2014 Toyota Avalon 114 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Toyota Corolla 269 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 30 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Toyota Sienna 163 complaints, 6 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2014: midsize cars

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 295 complaints, 8 recalls
2014 Nissan Maxima 96 complaints, 0 recalls
2014 Nissan Sentra 380 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 Subaru Legacy/Outback 261 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Volkswagen Passat 594 complaints, 10 recalls
2014 Acura TL 17 complaints, 3 recalls

All midsize cars we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Toyota Prius (28 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
109 complaints name the brakes component group (18 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Prius model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Prius, 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 49 city / 46 highway / 48 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 12.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
35 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,997). NHTSA vehicle records
27 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,550). NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,000). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the speed control component group (8 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 11,687). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,255). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,490). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the structure component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,250). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V369, filed June 24, 2020: Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V684, filed October 4, 2018: Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V718, filed November 15, 2017: Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V053, filed February 12, 2014: Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Prius Plug-in Hybrid, 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 50 MPGe combined, 540 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 12.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Toyota Prius with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 82 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Toyota Prius with 1.8L 4-cylinder: rated 98 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS 4DR LIFTBACK: length 176 in, width 69 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,042 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS C /TECHNOLOGY 4DR HATCHBACK: length 157 in, width 67 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 100 in, curb weight 2,502 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 4DR LIFTBACK: length 176 in, width 69 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,219 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PRIUS V 4DR HATCHBACK: length 182 in, width 70 in, height 62 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,274 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2014 Toyota Prius: problems, recalls and fuel economy