Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (26% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility/wiper complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 40 · 26% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 18 · 11.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 17 · 11% | Recalled | Recall 18V579000 |
| Engine | 17 · 11% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 14 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 · 7.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 154 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V658000 · 2017 · reported 10/18/2017
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V579000 · 2018 · reported 09/05/2018
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V672000 · 2016 · reported 09/16/2016
A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 18V085000 · 2018 · reported 01/31/2018
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V741000 · 2016 · reported 10/14/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE A 2016 PRIUS WITH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES THAT WAS PURSUED NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN NOV 2016. AT AROUND 10:30AM, I WAS TWO…”NHTSA complaint 11218509 — filed 06/07/2019 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“WITH NO IMPACT WHATSOEVER, AND THE CAR PARKED AND STATIONARY FOR MORE THAN 15 HOURS, I WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO FIND A CRACK IN…”NHTSA complaint 11183577 — filed 03/01/2019 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN OF THE CAR. I HAD DEBRIS OR ROAD GRAVEL HITTING THE WINDSHIELD TWICE IN LAST 2 MONTHS…”NHTSA complaint 11157195 — filed 12/09/2018 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 40 of 154 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by unspecified/other issues (30), service brakes (18), electrical system (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
154 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V658000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
