Toyota Prius 2010–2015
3rd generation (XW30)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20265,728 complaints, 3,988 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 3,988
- Median of reported failures
- 15,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Brakes (25.1%)
- Recalls
- 12
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On this generation, 49% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 14 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Toyota Prius 2010–2015 · 3,988 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 1,333 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 49% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 87 complaints (2.2%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 500
- 25%
- 2,700
- Median
- 15,000
- 75%
- 86,500
- 90%
- 135,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 1,333 | 33.4% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 482 | 12.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 165 | 4.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 93 | 2.3% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 93 | 2.3% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 75 | 1.9% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 84 | 2.1% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 64 | 1.6% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 78 | 2.0% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 60 | 1.5% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 62 | 1.6% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 60 | 1.5% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 89 | 2.2% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 64 | 1.6% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 43 | 1.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 67 | 1.7% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 54 | 1.4% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 64 | 1.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 73 | 1.8% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 69 | 1.7% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 80 | 2.0% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 46 | 1.2% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 63 | 1.6% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 57 | 1.4% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 72 | 1.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 46 | 1.2% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 49 | 1.2% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 34 | 0.9% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 33 | 0.8% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 21 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 43 | 1.1% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 28 | 0.7% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 27 | 0.7% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 14 | 0.4% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 18 | 0.5% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 16 | 0.4% |
| 200,000+ | 87 | 2.2% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 5,728 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010–2015 Toyota Prius, and 3,988 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
49% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 14 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the brakes (25.1% of complaints, typically around 87,000 miles), the hydraulic brake circuit (16.3% of complaints, typically around 3,500 miles), the electronic brake control (8.8% of complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).
12 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2010–2015 Toyota Prius last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2010–2015 Toyota Prius were filed by 15,000 miles and 90% by 135,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,988 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
87 reports (2.2%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Prius reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2010–2015 Prius: the 3-minute check
Generated from 3,988 mileage-tagged complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 5 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for hydraulic brake circuit repair records. This area fails at a median of 3,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for electronic brake control repair records. This area fails at a median of 3,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check EGR system / head gasket on 2010–2015 (most reported on 2010–2014) cars. The EGR cooler and intake-side EGR passages accumulate heavy carbon deposits, restricting flow and driving localized combustion heat that fails the head gasket between cylinders. Symptoms are cold-start misfire…
- Check engine (oil consumption) on 2010–2014 cars. Excessive oil consumption on the 2ZR-FXE traced to piston ring design, commonly one quart per 1,000-2,000 miles, which accelerates the EGR carbon fouling above.
- Check brakes on 2010 cars. ABS and regenerative braking handoff software could produce a momentary loss of braking response over bumpy or slick surfaces; the subject of Toyota's February 2010 recall, one of the highest-profile Prius actions.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 49% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the brakes and the hydraulic brake circuit are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The hydraulic brake circuit in particular shows a median failure mileage of 3,500, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Toyota Prius 2010–2015
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Electronic brake control502 reports3,0001,000–5,500Electronic brake control: 502 reports, median 3,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 5,500 miles.
- Hydraulic brake circuit935 reports3,5001,000–7,500Hydraulic brake circuit: 935 reports, median 3,500 miles, middle half 1,000 to 7,500 miles.
- Throttle and speed control370 reports5,0001,500–18,000Throttle and speed control: 370 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 1,500 to 18,000 miles.
- Electrical system425 reports59,00013,000–113,000Electrical system: 425 reports, median 59,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 113,000 miles.
- Exterior lighting258 reports69,00036,000–107,000Exterior lighting: 258 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 36,000 to 107,000 miles.
- Brakes1,436 reports87,00034,000–128,000Brakes: 1,436 reports, median 87,000 miles, middle half 34,000 to 128,000 miles.
- Engine279 reports98,00063,000–134,000Engine: 279 reports, median 98,000 miles, middle half 63,000 to 134,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1,436 | 25.1% | 87,000 | 34,000–128,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 935 | 16.3% | 3,500 | 1,000–7,500 |
| Electronic brake control | 502 | 8.8% | 3,000 | 1,000–5,500 |
| Electrical system | 425 | 7.4% | 59,000 | 13,000–113,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 370 | 6.5% | 5,000 | 1,500–18,000 |
| Engine | 279 | 4.9% | 98,000 | 63,000–134,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 258 | 4.5% | 69,000 | 36,000–107,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 255 | 4.5% | 70,000 | 20,000–107,000 |
| Airbag system | 197 | 3.4% | 50,000 | 10,000–75,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 152 | 2.7% | 20,000 | 3,000–89,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Toyota Prius 2010–2015 · 3,988 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 66% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 76% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 2.2% of reports (87) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
66% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Hydraulic brake circuit — median 3,500 mi
- Electronic brake control — median 3,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 5,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Brakes — middle half 34,000–128,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 13,000–113,000 mi
- Exterior lighting — middle half 36,000–107,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Engine — middle half 63,000–134,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Hydraulic brake circuit — median 3,500 mi
- Electronic brake control — median 3,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 5,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Brakes — middle half 34,000–128,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 13,000–113,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 63,000–134,000 mi
- Exterior lighting — middle half 36,000–107,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Hydraulic brake circuit — median 3,500 mi
- Electronic brake control — median 3,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 59,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 5,000 mi
- Exterior lighting — median 69,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Brakes — middle half 34,000–128,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 63,000–134,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 15,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The brakes account for 25.1% of complaints (1,436 reports, 661 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 87,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 34,000 and 128,000 miles.
A single system taking 25.1% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The hydraulic brake circuit accounts for 16.3% of complaints (935 reports, 823 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 3,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 7,500 miles.
The electronic brake control accounts for 8.8% of complaints (502 reports, 445 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 3,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 5,500 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 7.4% of complaints (425 reports, 283 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 59,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 13,000 and 113,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 6.5% of complaints (370 reports, 305 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 5,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,500 and 18,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 4.9% of complaints (279 reports, 211 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 98,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 63,000 and 134,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2010 model year drew the most — 3,483 complaints — while 2015 drew the fewest at 215. The median year sits at 542.
That makes 2010 an outlier: roughly 6.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the hybrid propulsion system (3), seats (3), equipment (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 5,728 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 542 (9.5%)
- Fires
- 45
- Injury reports
- 212
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Egr System / Head Gasket 2010–2015 (most reported on 2010–2014)
The EGR cooler and intake-side EGR passages accumulate heavy carbon deposits, restricting flow and driving localized combustion heat that fails the head gasket between cylinders. Symptoms are cold-start misfire (P0300/P0301), coolant loss with no external leak, and rhythmic shake on startup. The EGR cooler itself can also leak coolant internally, producing near-identical symptoms at far lower repair cost. This is the defining failure mode of the generation.
Engine (oil Consumption) 2010–2014
Excessive oil consumption on the 2ZR-FXE traced to piston ring design, commonly one quart per 1,000-2,000 miles, which accelerates the EGR carbon fouling above.
Brakes 2010
ABS and regenerative braking handoff software could produce a momentary loss of braking response over bumpy or slick surfaces; the subject of Toyota's February 2010 recall, one of the highest-profile Prius actions.
Inverter 2010–2014
Inverter IGBT control software could allow the hybrid system to shut down while driving; covered by a 2014 Toyota recall spanning the generation.
Water Pump 2010–2015
Electric coolant pump failure causing overheating and hybrid system warnings.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,483 | 2,769 |
| 2011 | 664 | 424 |
| 2012 | 543 | 314 |
| 2013 | 542 | 243 |
| 2014 | 281 | 142 |
| 2015 | 215 | 96 |
Recalls (12) — is your car included?
Jul 2020 · 2013–2015 · Hybrid Propulsion SystemAn unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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 inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
What can happen. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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 related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Jan 2019 · 2010–2014 · Hybrid Propulsion SystemIf the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
What can happen. If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Oct 2016 · 2010–2012 · Air BagsIf either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
What can happen. If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
Jul 2016 · 2010–2012 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Jan 2015 · 2010–2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 RAV4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Mar 2014 · 2010–2014 · Hybrid Propulsion SystemThe vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
What can happen. The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Aug 2013 · 2010 · Service BrakesAs nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
What can happen. As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
May 2013 · 2012 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Mar 2013 · 2010–2012 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger se
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
May 2010 · 2010 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
May 2010 · 2010 · EquipmentThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
What can happen. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states Toyota at 713-580-3300.
Mar 2010 · 2010 · Service Brakes, AirVehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. Customers have experienced inconsistent brake feel after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces. Stopping distances may be increased compared with a customer's expectation for a given pedal force.
What can happen. Vehicle stopping distances may increase relative to a customer's expectation increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on march 3, 2010, and is expected to be completed in late march 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
What owners reported
When carefully braking my 2010 Toyota Prius at low speeds (40 MPH and lower), a small dip or bump in the road will cause the car to release the brakes and the effect is a sudden acceleration or release of the braking system which lasts approximately 1 second. This failure in the vehicle is seemingly unrelated to a…
2010 · Electronic brake control
01/13/2010 - I went to the service dept at Toyota of wallingford to complain about the loss of brakes in a new 2010 Toyota Prius while driving over uneven ground. I had owned the car one month with 1500 miles on the odometer. The loss of control of the car is terrifying because the car seems to accelerate forward. The…
2010 · Hydraulic brake circuit
I have a 2010 Prius and had a 2005 Prius with all the safety features. When i had the 2005 Prius, i noticed on some roads that during braking, the brakes would release then reengage, giving the sensation that the car is accelerating. This happens when the road has a series of dips (washboard). The first couple times…
2010 · Traction control
My 2010 Toyota Prius drifts when i'm trying to drive the car straight. The car is very difficult to maintain a straight ahead position. I have to constantly be turning the steering wheel left then right, especially while driving at highway speeds. The car drifts both to the left and right. It won't go straight for…
2010 · Steering
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