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2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Prius Prime.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a passenger car built around an automatic transmission using variable gear ratios, with manufacturer service specifications calling for 0W-20 engine oil in a 3.9-to-4.4 capacity range. Across the reliability record spanning 2017 through 2024, this launch model year stands as the highest-complaint year on record, drawing 143 owner filings—topped by visibility and wiper issues—alongside four recalls. The contrast with the 2023 low of just 4 complaints suggests that the inaugural production run carried meaningful teething issues that subsequent model years have largely resolved.

Model year20242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.9-4.4OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency55/53/54 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range640 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 140R · 480 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCANHOEM · verified
Tire sizeRefer to tire inflation placard on drivers side B pillar.OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter1780121060
Spark plug9091901298
Battery2880037130
Front wiper blades8521247130 alt 8522247130
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter871390R030 alt 8713958010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3064 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined55 / 53 / 54 MPGe
Electric range640 mi
Charge time (240V)2.0 hr
Electric motor16 and 37 kW AC Induction
Energy use25.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.9-4.4 of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.5-4.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.9-4.4
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts36.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap0.032-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeND 11 Oil
Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance480 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 79; Rear: 79
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .295
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.006

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2017 the Prius Prime generated 143 complaints, the highest count across the 2017‑2024 span, and 4 recalls, matching the later 2023‑2024 recall spikes but far exceeding the near‑zero recall years of 2018‑2022. The trend shows a sharp drop in complaints after 2017, reaching a low of 4 in 2023, while recalls dip to zero for several years before rising again in the most recent two years. The 2017 complaint profile is dominated by Visibility/Wiper issues (26 reports), with Service Brakes, Unknown/Other, and Electrical System rounding out the top areas, and it also accounts for 20 crash‑related and 2 fire‑related complaints. This concentration of early‑year problems suggests 2017 was an outlier in an otherwise improving record, so prospective buyers should weigh the higher complaint volume against the generally better performance of later model years; overall, 2017 is a less favorable year to purchase compared with subsequent years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
320
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
143
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 143 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper26
Service Brakes9
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System7
Structure7
Engine6
Steering6
Fuel/Propulsion System5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 320 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0784-25 Rev12025-06-17EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0784-252025-06-13EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0110-20 Rev22024-12-10EngineThis bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Prius Prime take?

3.9-4.4 of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Prius Prime have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Prius Prime?

EPA figures are 55 city / 53 highway / 54 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 640 miles.