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2017 Toyota Prius recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius, filed between October 14, 2016 and September 5, 2018. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 18V579000 | September 5, 2018 | Electrical system: wiring |
| 17V295000 | May 2, 2017 | Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire |
| 16V741000 | October 14, 2016 | Parking brake |
Electrical system: wiring (18V579000)
Filed September 5, 2018
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
What could happen. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire (17V295000)
Filed May 2, 2017
What is wrong. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
What could happen. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Parking brake (16V741000)
Filed October 14, 2016
What is wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
What could happen. If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2017 Toyota Prius may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Toyota dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Toyota may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Toyota customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Prius
- 2025 (2)
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 (1)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (1)
- 2016 (5)
- 2015 (1)
- 2014 (3)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (6)
- 2011 (6)
- 2010 (10)
- All years
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2017 Toyota Prius recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2017 Toyota Prius free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2017 Toyota Prius was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.