2017 Toyota Prius: recalls and problems

Engine2026-06-29

The contact owns a 2017 toyota prius prime. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the contact used a portable diagnostic machine to diagnosed the vehicle; ho

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2026-05-19

The catalytic converter heat exchanger failed internally, causing coolant to leak into the exhaust system. symptoms included white smoke from exhaust and coolant loss with no visible ground leak. this is a documented factory defect per toyota technical service bulletin t-sb-0135-19 affecting 2016-2019 prius models. toyota has denied warranty coverage despite the vehicle was originally bought & spent its entire prior

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2026-03-15

In the 2017 prius prime when the car switches from electric power to gas the car frequently fails to allow you to accelerate. it is like you are stuck in neutral on the freeway, taking your foot off of the acceleration pedal and pushing it down doesn't always fix the issue. the accelerator foot pedal can be completely down to the floorboard as you are losing speed. the safety issue is that you are losing speed, and

Electrical System2025-12-19

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2017 toyota prius. it was discovered when the contact listed the vehicle for sale that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was as a private sale. at the time of the purchase, the mileage was 126,611. the potential purchaser provided a carfax report that recorded the mileage on 11/6/2024 at 225,810.