2014 Toyota Prius V service brakes problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2014 Toyota Prius V — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In 2024, I had my vehicle checked out prior to a road trip because the brakes were making "fart noises," and I was worried about driving it to Albuquerque. The AAA certified dealer I took the car to said everything checked out alright. I never received the letter regarding the brake system issue…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“Description of the Problem Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Prius v (Mileage: 70,000) Problem Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical failure of the Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, specifically the Brake Actuator and Booster Pump assembly. The dashboard currently displays multiple…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Prius V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Prius V | 11 | 48% |
| 2013 Prius V | 64 | 52% |
| 2012 Prius V | 123 | 57% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Toyota Prius V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.