Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Prius V.
The 2018 Toyota Prius V is rated at 54/50/52 mpg by the EPA and pairs that efficiency with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios. Its reliability record for the year shows a single owner complaint, primarily concerning the electrical system, structure, or electronic stability control, and no recalls were issued. Looking at the broader 2012‑2018 span, the 2018 model marks the lowest point in complaint volume—just one issue compared with a peak of 612 complaints in 2012—indicating a notable improvement in dependability over the model’s lifetime.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 181.9 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Overall height | 62.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3318 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 61 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 54 / 50 / 52 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 20 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 140.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 21 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 17mm |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 16 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 44.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 50.0 psi |
| RPM | 44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm |
| Residual Pressure | 21.0. |
| Engine Compression | 157 |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 30 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2018 Toyota Prius V logged only 1 complaint, 0 recalls, and 0 investigations in the federal record. That complaint concerned the Electrical System, Structure, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and was accompanied by a single fire complaint, while no crash complaints were recorded. In contrast, the 2017 model year had 101 complaints and 4 recalls, indicating a sharp decline in reported issues for 2018. Across the generation, complaint volume and recall frequency have been trending downward, positioning 2018 at the lowest end of the arc. Therefore, the 2018 model year is the most favorable recent year to purchase, assuming the vehicle has been inspected for the isolated fire complaint.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 150 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-SB-0119-15 Rev2 | 2026-02-13 | Engine | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26. |
| T-SB-0009-26 | 2026-02-13 | Engine | This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high… |
| T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 | 2026-01-07 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| T-TT-0790-25 | 2025-08-20 | Electrical System | Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using… |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 54 city / 50 highway / 52 combined mpg.