TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 - I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULARITIES WITH MY BRAKES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON DECEMBER 28, 2009. I ATTRIBUTED IT TO MY LACK OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING A CAR WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. HOWEVER, I NOW BELIEVE THAT THESE PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF PRIUS BRAKES. TWO THINGS HAPPEN: (1) SEVERAL…
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TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 - I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULARITIES WITH MY BRAKES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON DECEMBER 28, 2009. I ATTRIBUTED IT TO MY LACK OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING A CAR WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. HOWEVER, I NOW BELIEVE THAT THESE PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF PRIUS BRAKES. TWO THINGS HAPPEN: (1) SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I PLACE MY FOOT ON BRAKE TOO HARD, THE CAR PROPELS FORWARD, (2) UNDER SLICK CONDITIONS AND I PRESS THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES TAKE TOO LONG TO RESPOND AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO MOVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305846
1,200 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
BRAKES FAIL ENTIRELY WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER A SMALL BUMP OR CREASE IN THE ROAD. ITS OBVIOUS (NOW) THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS AND TRIED TO COVER IT UP, AS THEIR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WAS THAT IT WAS NORMAL AND WAS JUST THE ABS GRIPPING (THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO WRITE MY COMPLAINT ON MY SERVICE REPORT), DESPITE MY REPEATE…
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BRAKES FAIL ENTIRELY WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER A SMALL BUMP OR CREASE IN THE ROAD. ITS OBVIOUS (NOW) THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS AND TRIED TO COVER IT UP, AS THEIR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WAS THAT IT WAS NORMAL AND WAS JUST THE ABS GRIPPING (THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO WRITE MY COMPLAINT ON MY SERVICE REPORT), DESPITE MY REPEATED ASSERTIONS THAT I AM WELL AWARE OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ABS GRIPPING AND NO BRAKES. BRAKES FAILED ON 3 OCCASIONS BEFORE THE VEHICLE EVEN HAD 4,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305832
800 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I HAVE A 2010 PRIUS, WHICH I PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2009. I NOTICED WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES IF I AM AT A POTHOLE,OR UNEVEN ROAD, THERE IS A "SLIGHT" PAUSE BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE AND STOP THE CAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 50 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305827
4,900 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, ElectricCrash
ON DECEMBER 12, AT APPROXIMATELY 6:15 PM WHILE TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON I-30 NEAR DOWNTOWN DALLAS, I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH AND THE ROADS WERE DRY. I WAS NOT TAIL GATING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS CUT OFF AND HE IMMEDIATELY HIT HIS BRAKES. I DID THE S…
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ON DECEMBER 12, AT APPROXIMATELY 6:15 PM WHILE TRAVELING EAST BOUND ON I-30 NEAR DOWNTOWN DALLAS, I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH AND THE ROADS WERE DRY. I WAS NOT TAIL GATING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS CUT OFF AND HE IMMEDIATELY HIT HIS BRAKES. I DID THE SAME. MY CAR BEGAN TO BUCK AND JUMP AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. MY CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED BY TOYOTA OF DALLAS. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS TO STATE FARM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME OVER AND OVER AGAIN THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES IN MY VEHICLE. THEY CLAIM I MUST HAVE BEEN TRAVELING TOO FAST OR TOO CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS NOT ISSUED A CITATION BY THE SHERIFF. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH. I CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN TO TOYOTA ABOUT THE BRAKES AND THEY SENT AN ENGINEER TO EXAMINE MY VEHICLE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 WHO AGAIN TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES. THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE NTSB BEGAN AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BRAKES, AND THIS MORNING, FEBRUARY 4 (2 DAYS AFTER THE ENGINEER INSPECTED MY VEHICLE) TOYOTA ANNOUNCES THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN MY VEHICLE. I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES. I AM AFRAID TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305825
2,000 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS LOOSING BRAKING POWER FOR SHORT PERIOD OVER A BUMP. CAN REPEAT IT CONSISTENTLY OVER THE SAME AREA ON THE STREET VERY CLOSE TO MY WORKING PLACE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305823
4,200 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I HAVE A 2010 PRIUS V VEHICLE. EVERY TIME I APPROACH A STOP SIGN THAT HAS A FAIRLY DEEP TRANSVERSE RUT IN THE PAVEMENT IN FRONT OF IT, MY HEAD SNAPS BACK AS THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING THAT IS IN THE NEWS FOR THE 3RD GENERATION PRIUS. IT IS EXTREMELY REPEATABLE...IT HAPPENS…
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I HAVE A 2010 PRIUS V VEHICLE. EVERY TIME I APPROACH A STOP SIGN THAT HAS A FAIRLY DEEP TRANSVERSE RUT IN THE PAVEMENT IN FRONT OF IT, MY HEAD SNAPS BACK AS THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING THAT IS IN THE NEWS FOR THE 3RD GENERATION PRIUS. IT IS EXTREMELY REPEATABLE...IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. THE DATE BELOW IS ONLY THE MOST RECENT TIME I'VE DRIVEN ON THAT ROAD. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305822
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
MY 2010 PRIUS, WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN MAY HAS HAD THE VERY BRAKE ISSUES THAT ARE BEING REPORTED. WHEN A BUMP IS HIT, THE CAR JERKS FORWARD QUITE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST MY IMAGINATION OR THAT I HIT A SLICK SPOT, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. THE FACT THAT TOYOTA KNEW ABOUT THIS AND HID I…
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MY 2010 PRIUS, WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN MAY HAS HAD THE VERY BRAKE ISSUES THAT ARE BEING REPORTED. WHEN A BUMP IS HIT, THE CAR JERKS FORWARD QUITE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST MY IMAGINATION OR THAT I HIT A SLICK SPOT, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. THE FACT THAT TOYOTA KNEW ABOUT THIS AND HID IT FROM THE FIRST PRIUS OWNERS IS UNBELIEVABLE. SINCE THEY HAVE BEEN FIXING IT ON NEWER MODELS AND DID NOT TELL OWNERS OF THE FIRST ONES OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE T, I THINK A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN. I AM VERY ANGRY AND WOULD LIKE SOME MECHANISMS FOR GETTING RID OF THIS CAR, GIVEN TOYOTA'S DECEPTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305818
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
SO THIS IS REGARDING THE 2010 PRIUS I RECENTLY PURCHASED. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2009. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS WITH THE BRAKES. SOMETIMES WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, AND I'M STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, I FEEL A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL. IF I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL I WI…
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SO THIS IS REGARDING THE 2010 PRIUS I RECENTLY PURCHASED. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST OF 2009. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS WITH THE BRAKES. SOMETIMES WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, AND I'M STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, I FEEL A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL. IF I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL I WILL STOP EVENTUALLY, BUT THE SUDDEN ONSET OF ACCELERATION IS QUITE SCARY. THIS HAPPENS FROM TIME TO TIME AND I CAN NEVER PREDICT IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305813
475 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
BRAKING SYSTEM. I NOTICE THAT AS I PULL UP TO A STOP SIGN WHILE DRIVING, I APPLY THE BRAKES LIGHTLY TO SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY. I HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE TIMES THAT WHEN I HIT A BUMPY SPOT OR A POTHOLE, THE CAR LOSES IT BRAKING CAPACITY. I MASH THE BRAKE DOWN HARDER TO SLOW DOWN IF NECESSARY AND THEN IT WORKS FINE. I DON'T KNOW IF…
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BRAKING SYSTEM. I NOTICE THAT AS I PULL UP TO A STOP SIGN WHILE DRIVING, I APPLY THE BRAKES LIGHTLY TO SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY. I HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE TIMES THAT WHEN I HIT A BUMPY SPOT OR A POTHOLE, THE CAR LOSES IT BRAKING CAPACITY. I MASH THE BRAKE DOWN HARDER TO SLOW DOWN IF NECESSARY AND THEN IT WORKS FINE. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS RELATED TO THE CAR'S ABILITY TO ABSORB KINETIC ENERGY AND RECHARGE THE HYBRID BATTERY OR WHAT. I ALSO NOTICED ONE DAY WHEN IT BEGAN TO SNOW HEAVILY, THE ROADS WERE VERY SLIPPERY AND I ALMOST SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10305799
500 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
WE PURCHASED OUR TOYOTA 2010 PRIUS V MODEL IN JANUARY 9, 2010. DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF DRIVING WE NOTICED THAT IF WE APPLY BRAKE WHILE TURNING LEFT IT WILL SKIT FORWARD JUST MISSING THE DITCH IN OUR DRIVE WAY OR OFF SHOOTING IN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT CROSSING THE MEDIAN. THESE INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND T…
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WE PURCHASED OUR TOYOTA 2010 PRIUS V MODEL IN JANUARY 9, 2010. DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF DRIVING WE NOTICED THAT IF WE APPLY BRAKE WHILE TURNING LEFT IT WILL SKIT FORWARD JUST MISSING THE DITCH IN OUR DRIVE WAY OR OFF SHOOTING IN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT CROSSING THE MEDIAN. THESE INCIDENTS WERE REPORTED TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THE DEALER TECH INFORMED US THAT PRIUS IS NOT IN RECALL AND WHEN THEY TEST DRIVE THEY DO NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WELL, WE SAID THAT IT DOES NOT APPEAR EVERY TIME BUT IT DOES VERY OFTEN. THEIR EXPLANATION WAS THAT IT MAY BE BECAUSE OF THE SNOW AS IT IS WINTER AND BEING MICHIGAN ROADS NOT CLEARED ON TIME. *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System:software
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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 seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Seats
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 seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
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 seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE RELATIVE TO A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
PE10006 · Braking Performance, Hybrid Vehicle
Opened Feb 3, 2010 · Closed Jul 12, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module ; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
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