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A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

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Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10172857: 2017-2020 Toyota Prius

Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2020 Toyota Prius, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10172857NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

2affected product rows

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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

TSB: Some 2017 ? 2018 model year Prius Prime vehicles equipped with Premium Audio (R10A5430) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. Updated multimedia software is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Multimedia Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install the latest software version.?No iPod connection when connecting via USB ?Intermittent rebooting when connecting/disconnecting the iPod USB ?Intermittent error screen when connecting/disconnecting the iPod USB ?Navigation screen is locked after ACC/ON ?Internet radio is inoperative after connecting/disconnecting the iPod USB ?Screen flick operation updates ?Navigation voice guidance is intermittently in the wrong language ?Audio does not mute when using Siri Eyes Free ?Hands-free call is disconnected when another call is received?Voice cannot be heard for several seconds on the handset after the navigation unit is turned off?Sound settings reset after ACC OFF/ON?Volume control intermittently inoperative?Unable to switch between audio modes?Ending video playback concerns?Intermittent rebooting?Unable to connect to an Apple device via USB?Navigation map inoperative after software update?Navigation map does not display?Screen will not dim?Abnormal operation after using Siri Eyes Free?Abnormal operation when using BT Audio?My Car Log does not show mileage?Flickering screen?CAN date/time shift?Intermittent sound from JBL equipped vehicles?Backup camera stays on?Abnormal noise when during ACC ON?Cannot change songs when playing PANDORA?Intermittent black screen?Intermittent rebooting?Delay when using navigation?Intermittently Rebooting?Intermittent screen flashing?Intermittent screen going blank?Abnormal phone touch tone operation during Apple CarPlay (if equipped)?Sound settings intermittently reset?Unable to switch audio modes

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

ToyotaPrius2019, 2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaPrius Prime2017-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10172857?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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