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2017 Toyota Prius V

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Toyota Prius V is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, specified for 0W-20 engine oil, and EPA-rated at 43/39/41 mpg. Its reliability record shows 101 owner complaints and 4 recalls, with Visibility/Wiper cited as the top complaint area. Set within the 20122018 model span that saw complaints peak at 612 in 2012 and drop to just one by 2018, the 2017 model sits among the later, more settled years of the generation.

Model year2018201720162015201420132012

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 fuel economy43/39/41 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S46B24R · 325 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 S46B24R · 325 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFLCYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/60R16, P215/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5, 7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter1780137021
Spark plug9091901275
Battery2880037092
Front wiper blades8522247040 alt 8521247060
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height62.2 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3318 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined43 / 39 / 41 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
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 NumberS46B24R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance325 cca

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ IDLE OR FUEL PUMP RUNNING. rpm
Residual Pressure21 MIN.: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

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 level)
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.

The 2017 Toyota Prius V represents a clear inflection point in the generation’s federal safety record. Complaints fell sharply from 166 in 2016 to 101 in 2017, continuing a downward trend that began in 2012, while recalls dropped from six to four—both figures well below the early-generation peaks. The top complaint areas for 2017 (visibility/wiper systems and service brakes) align with recurring themes across the model line, though the data doesn’t specify root causes. Notably, crash-related complaints (15) and fire incidents (2) remained low, and no federal investigations were opened, signaling relative stability. Compared to 2016’s uptick in recalls and complaints, 2017 appears to be a more settled year, with further declines in 2018 suggesting Toyota had addressed many early issues. This makes the 2017 a strong candidate for purchase, offering a balance of maturity and reliability with minimal outstanding risk.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
308
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
101
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 101 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper17
Service Brakes8
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Structure5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Steering5
Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V369000Hybrid Propulsion System: InverterReported 24/06/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 308 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0119-15 Rev22026-02-13EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
T-SB-0009-262026-02-13EngineThis bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…

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 V take?

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

Does the 2017 Prius V have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Prius V get?

EPA figures are 43 city / 39 highway / 41 combined mpg.