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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
849 reportsClear category filter200 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN DRIVING I SOMETIMES MOMENTARILY FEEL A PAUSE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF MY NEW PRIUS. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A CERTAIN STREET AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED. WHILE I AM BRAKING MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOES THROUGH A POTHOLE WHILE MY FRONT LEFT TIRE REMAINS ON FLAT TARMAC. AS MY FRONT TIRE COMES OUT OF THE POTHOLE I FEEL AS IF …
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WHEN DRIVING I SOMETIMES MOMENTARILY FEEL A PAUSE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF MY NEW PRIUS. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A CERTAIN STREET AT A FAIRLY HIGH SPEED. WHILE I AM BRAKING MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOES THROUGH A POTHOLE WHILE MY FRONT LEFT TIRE REMAINS ON FLAT TARMAC. AS MY FRONT TIRE COMES OUT OF THE POTHOLE I FEEL AS IF THE BRAKES STOP WORKING FOR HALF A SECOND AND THEN THEY START WORKING AGAIN. I ESTIMATE THAT I AM DRIVING THROUGH THE POTHOLE AROUND 20-30 MILES AN HOUR. I DRIVE THIS WAY EVERY DAY FROM MY WORK TO HOUSE AND I AM ALWAYS BRAKING ON THIS STRETCH OF ROAD AS I TURN A CORNER RIGHT AFTER THE POTHOLE. THERE IS A TRAFFIC LIGHT RIGHT AFTER THE POTHOLE SO WHENEVER THE LIGHT IS GREEN AS I APPROACH THE POTHOLE THIS HAPPENS TO ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AROUND 50 TIMES - EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY NEW PRIUS IN SEPTEMBER 2009. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306038
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN . THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS AND THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND ST…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN . THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS AND THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE; HOWEVER, TO BRING IT INTO TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3227. UPDATED 03/12/10. *LJ UPDATED 08/30/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10306037
150 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR ON AUGUST 22, 2009, UNDER THE CASH FOR CLUNKERS PROGRAM, MY WIFE HAS REPEATEDLY DESCRIBED THE SITUATION IN WHICH THE BRAKES RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY. SPECIFICALLY, WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAIL CROSSING (SINGLE TRACK), THE BRAKES RELEASE…
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BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR ON AUGUST 22, 2009, UNDER THE CASH FOR CLUNKERS PROGRAM, MY WIFE HAS REPEATEDLY DESCRIBED THE SITUATION IN WHICH THE BRAKES RELEASE UNEXPECTEDLY. SPECIFICALLY, WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAIL CROSSING (SINGLE TRACK), THE BRAKES RELEASE MOMENTARILY AS THE CAR EXPERIENCES THE BUMPING MOTION INDUCED BY THE TRACKS. THIS CAN BE REPLICATED AT WILL. IN ADDITION, SHE HAS NOTICED A SIMILAR MOMENTARY RELEASE OF THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ON A SLICK ROAD WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MECHANISM WAS ENGAGED. IN THESE FEW CASES, THE CAR ROLLED PAST THE STOP SIGN AND PARTIALLY INTO THE MAIN TRAVEL WAY. NOTE THIS WAS NOT THE RESULT OF SLIDING ON SLICK PAVEMENT OR THE PULSE-RELEASE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BUT THE RELEASE OF BRAKES. NONE OF THESE CASES RESULTED IN ANY PHYSICAL IMPACT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE--JUST THE DISCONCERTING FEELING THAT THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING ENGENDERED. WHEN MY WIFE FIRST NOTED THIS, I WENT TO HTTP://PRIUSCHAT.COM/, THE PRIUS OWNERS FORUM (WHICH I THINK IS SPONSORED BY TOYOTA). THE BRAKING ISSUE WAS NOTED BY OTHER FORUM MEMBERS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306034
4,500 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE TRAVERSED A PORTION OF THE ROADWAY THAT HAD SOME POTHOLES ON IT AND THE BRAKES RELEASED FOR WHAT SEEMED A SECOND. THE CONSUMER WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL MORE FIRMLY. IT SEEMED AS THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE TRAVERSED A PORTION OF THE ROADWAY THAT HAD SOME POTHOLES ON IT AND THE BRAKES RELEASED FOR WHAT SEEMED A SECOND. THE CONSUMER WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL MORE FIRMLY. IT SEEMED AS THE VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE ABS IN A CONDITION THAT IT DEEMED WAS AN UNEVEN ROADWAY/ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, THE CONDITION AT THE TIME WAS BARE AND DRY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS EXPECTED IN DRY SMOOTH ROADWAY CONDITIONS, BUT WHEN THE ROAD SURFACE WAS BUMPY OR SLICK, THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD ACT AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE GOING TO SLIDE. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. *UPDATED 03/01/10 *BF UPDATED 05/10/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10306031
650 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
EMERGENCY BRAKING DELAY IN BRAKE ACTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME IMMEDIATELY HARD-BRAKED ON A YELLOW STOP LIGHT AT A "RED LIGHT" CAMERA MONITORED INTERSECTION (WESTBOUND ILLINOIS 38 AT SUMMIT IN VILLA PARK, IL) I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AND MANEUVER TO AVOID REAR-ENDING HIM. THIS WAS THE FIRST, AND ONLY, EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION …
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EMERGENCY BRAKING DELAY IN BRAKE ACTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME IMMEDIATELY HARD-BRAKED ON A YELLOW STOP LIGHT AT A "RED LIGHT" CAMERA MONITORED INTERSECTION (WESTBOUND ILLINOIS 38 AT SUMMIT IN VILLA PARK, IL) I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AND MANEUVER TO AVOID REAR-ENDING HIM. THIS WAS THE FIRST, AND ONLY, EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION I HAVE HAD WITH MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WE WERE TRAVELLING JUST A BIT BELOW THE POSTED 35 MPH LIMIT, AND I WAS FOLLOWING AT AN APPROPRIATE INTERVAL (3+ SECONDS OR ABOUT 3 CAR LENGTHS). THERE WAS ABOUT A 1 SECOND DELAY BETWEEN JAMMING ON THE BRAKE AND SIGNIFICANT BRAKING ACTION. I NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A DELAY IN MY ABS EQUIPPED 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS OR MY 1995 FORD WINDSTAR LX, SINCE THIS EXPERIENCE I DRIVE THE PRIUS WITH A GREATER INTERVAL, ALTHOUGH THIS MEANS OTHER DRIVERS REGULARLY MERGE INTO THE "SAFETY" GAP THAT I AM TRYING TO PROVIDE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306028
1,000 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 PRIUS BRAKE APPLIED IN ZERO TEMPERATURE WEATHER APPROACHING A RED LIGHT ON SLIGHT DOWN SLOPING ROAD COVERED IN ICE/SNOW. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED AS WOULD NORMALLY BE APPLIED (MAYBE APPROX 1/3 - 1/2 BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL) AND THERE WAS NO APPLIED BRAKING. THE CAR KEPT ROLLING FORWARD TO WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A DECISION TO CO…
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2010 PRIUS BRAKE APPLIED IN ZERO TEMPERATURE WEATHER APPROACHING A RED LIGHT ON SLIGHT DOWN SLOPING ROAD COVERED IN ICE/SNOW. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED AS WOULD NORMALLY BE APPLIED (MAYBE APPROX 1/3 - 1/2 BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL) AND THERE WAS NO APPLIED BRAKING. THE CAR KEPT ROLLING FORWARD TO WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A DECISION TO CONTINUE ROLLING WITH A RIGHT TURN INTO THE INTERSECTION AND CONTINUE TRAVEL. LUCKILY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS FAR ENOUGH AWAY TO NOT CRASH INTO ME. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED FOR ABOUT 1-2 SECONDS, ENOUGH TRAVEL TIME TO FORCE ME TO MAKE A DECISION THAT I NEEDED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS SAME TYPE OF SCENARIO OCCURRED ON AN EXIT OFF OF AN INTERSTATE RAMP DOWN ANOTHER DOWN SLOPE WITH ICE/SNOW THAT AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE APPLIED, THE REGENERATIVE ENGINE BRAKE APPLIED, BUT WHEN THE ABS WENT TO ENGAGE DUE TO THE SLIPPERY SURFACE, THERE WAS A 1-2 SECOND DURATION OF SENSATION OF NO BRAKES. PUSHING PEDAL FURTHER (OR JUST WAITING THE 1-2 SECOND DELAY) SEEMED TO EVENTUALLY APPLY BRAKES. I AM A SYSTEMS/TEST ENGINEER THAT PERFORMS NUMEROUS WORK ON COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND I NOW KNOW HOW TO ANTICIPATE THIS SITUATION FOR MYSELF (I.E., I AM MORE CAREFUL ON BRAKING EARLIER ESPECIALLY ON SLIPPERY SURFACES MORE THAN NORMAL DISTANCE FROM MY OTHER HONDA VEHICLES ON SAME TYPE OF SURFACES TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS POSSIBLE 1-2 DELAY TIME IN BRAKING); HOWEVER, THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR MY WIFE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE AS I DO OR SAME TECHNICAL FEELING OF WHAT THIS VEHICLE IS DOING. AGAIN, IF THE TRAFFIC ON THAT ONE INTERSECTION WAS CLOSER TO ME THAN IT WAS, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. I HAVE YET TO EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE ON SOLID ROADS OVER BUMPY SURFACES. WITH TODAY'S TOYOTA REVELATION THAT THE JAN 2010 PRIUS HAS A FIX FOR THIS, I DEMAND TO HAVE THIS SAME FIX APPLIED TO MY THREE MONTH OLD 2010 PRIUS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306027
1,050 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS BRAKING MY 2010 PRIUS III WHEN I WENT OVER SOME RAILROAD TRACKS. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND I HAD TO STEP OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RE-APPLY THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO BEGIN BRAKING AGAIN. THE ACCELERATION LASTED FOR MORE THAN 1 SECOND AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START BRAKING AGAIN, UNTIL I HAD REAPPLIED THE BR…
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I WAS BRAKING MY 2010 PRIUS III WHEN I WENT OVER SOME RAILROAD TRACKS. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND I HAD TO STEP OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RE-APPLY THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO BEGIN BRAKING AGAIN. THE ACCELERATION LASTED FOR MORE THAN 1 SECOND AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START BRAKING AGAIN, UNTIL I HAD REAPPLIED THE BRAKES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306025
3,000 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED THE BRAKING ISSUE FOR THE 2010 PRIUS. WHEN WE COMPARED NOTES, WE FOUND THAT WE LOSE CONTROL OF THE BRAKES WHEN WE DRIVE OVER A SMALL MANHOLE COVER NEAR OUR HOUSE. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN DRIVING/BRAKING OVER A POTHOLE. INITIALLY WE THOUGHT WE WERE EXPERIENCING THE "SLIPPING" MOTI…
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MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED THE BRAKING ISSUE FOR THE 2010 PRIUS. WHEN WE COMPARED NOTES, WE FOUND THAT WE LOSE CONTROL OF THE BRAKES WHEN WE DRIVE OVER A SMALL MANHOLE COVER NEAR OUR HOUSE. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS WHEN DRIVING/BRAKING OVER A POTHOLE. INITIALLY WE THOUGHT WE WERE EXPERIENCING THE "SLIPPING" MOTION BECAUSE OF UNFAMILIARITY OF NEW CAR BRAKES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10306010
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY 2010 PRIUS ACCELERATES OVER A BUMPY SURFACE OR POTHOLE, IT SURGES FORWARD, WHEN I BRAKE OVER THESE SURFACES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10305999
100 miles · Feb 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN OUR 2010 PRIUS GOES OVER A BUMP THE BRAKES SEEM TO DISENGAGE AND SPEED FEELS LIKE IT IS INCREASING. ALTHOUHG TODAYS DATE IS ON THE EVENT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10305996
Official recalls
10Oct 4, 2018
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.
Jun 30, 2016
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.
Jun 2, 2016
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.
Nov 19, 2014
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.
Feb 12, 2014
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.
Jun 5, 2013
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.
Jan 16, 2013
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.
Feb 9, 2010
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.
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Feb 3, 2010
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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NHTSA investigations
4DP23005 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
Additional source detail variants (7)
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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