1. Toyota Prius
  2. Problems
  3. 2014
  4. Seats

2014 Toyota Prius Seats Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 3 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 12, 2018 · 40,000 miles

    Electrical System · Seats

    On friday, january 12, 2018 i fount the car seat severely smoldering on the passenger side. The care was filled with brown smoke and toxic fumes. The seat was completely burned and melted and toxic residue. Fire department put out fire with water. Car seat heater apparently did not turn off and smoldered all night. Toyota giving me the run around, delaying investigation at least 5 weeks or more. The car was parked…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11063809

  • January 1, 2016 · 25,000 miles

    Seats

    Purchased 'leather' package upgrade. Seats starting separating a year ago. Got tired of run around with dealer to make repairs. Took it to another dealer to be told seats were simulated vinyl leather. Got seats repaired out of my own pocket. No more toyota's for us!

    ODI 11066736

  • September 2, 2014 · 1,000 miles

    Seats

    I finally realized that the drivers side head restraint on this car is causing me chronic neck and head pain. It pushes my head forward, wrecking my posture. Sitting parked, with the headrest removed, the seat is comfortable and all the controls are within reach of my hands and feet. I understand that your new regulations call for a minimum of 2" from the back of the head to the head restraint. I have zero room, and…

    ODI 10637123