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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
849 reportsClear category filter97,000 miles · May 9, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND OR SLOW DOWN. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND OR SLOW DOWN. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVER HAD TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SCHEDULED FOR A SECOND REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA ODI #10399508
2,600 miles · May 6, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HE CRASHED INTO A WALL BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HIS FOOT MOVED OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR AND…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, HE CRASHED INTO A WALL BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HIS FOOT MOVED OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR AND UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL MEET THEIR SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,600. UPDATED 6/8/11 *CN UPDATED 06/15/11
NHTSA ODI #10399357
16,000 miles · Apr 29, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE SLOWING DOWN WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP. APPARENTLY THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING FAILS, AND THE CAR RELIES ON ONLY FRICTION BRAKING WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THIS GIVES THE FEELING OF BRAKE FAILURE AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, AND THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT IS TO PUSH HARD ON THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS…
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SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE SLOWING DOWN WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP. APPARENTLY THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING FAILS, AND THE CAR RELIES ON ONLY FRICTION BRAKING WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. THIS GIVES THE FEELING OF BRAKE FAILURE AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, AND THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT IS TO PUSH HARD ON THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, AND HAS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. THE TOYOTA ABS ECU FLASH WAS PERFORMED, AND MADE LITTLE OR NO DIFFERENCE.THIS IS VERY DISCONCERTING TO SAY THE LEAST, AND WILL LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. TOYOTA CLAIMS THAT THIS IS THE "NORMAL" OPERATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM - IN REALITY IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LOSS OF TRACTION. CHECK OUT THESE DATA: HTTP://PRIUSCHAT.COM/FORUMS/GEN-II-PRIUS-TECHNICAL-DISCUSSION/93233-DATA-BRAKE-LOSS-AKA-SUDDEN-ACCELERATION-AFTER-BUMP.HTML. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398198
1,000 miles · Apr 21, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LURCH FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS OR BUMPY AND ICY ROAD SURFACES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LURCH FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS OR BUMPY AND ICY ROAD SURFACES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V039000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10397012
43,000 miles · Apr 19, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT THESE DAYS AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL, MY BRAKES GAVE OUT. I MEAN TO SAY, PUSHING THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN, NO RESISTANCE, NO SLOWING, A COMPLETELY LIMP PEDAL....UNTIL I REPEATEDLY STOMPED ON IT AND THE CAR LOCKED AND SKIDDED TO A STOP, FEET AWAY FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE BRAKE…
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I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT THESE DAYS AND ON MY WAY HOME FROM COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL, MY BRAKES GAVE OUT. I MEAN TO SAY, PUSHING THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN, NO RESISTANCE, NO SLOWING, A COMPLETELY LIMP PEDAL....UNTIL I REPEATEDLY STOMPED ON IT AND THE CAR LOCKED AND SKIDDED TO A STOP, FEET AWAY FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE BRAKES RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY, SO I TOOK THE RIGHT HAND LANE AT 40MPH AND TESTED THE BRAKES REGULARLY UNTIL I GOT TO MY DEALERSHIP. SCARIEST THING IVE EVER EXPERIENCED. IVE HAD THE CAR SINCE AUGUST 09' AND CURRENTLY HAVE 43K MILES ON IT. I KNOW THATS A LOT, AND ITS UNFORTUNATELY OUTSIDE OF MY WARRANTY NOW, BUT I WANTED TO LOG IT HERE, AS SOON AS I COULD. IT STARTED ONE DAY BEFORE THE FREEWAY INCIDENT, WHENEVER I WOULD DEPRESS THE PEDAL, A LOUD HIGH PITCHED SQUEAK WOULD COME OUT. I DIDNT THINK MUCH OF IT OUTSIDE OF "BETTER GET THAT LOOKED AT" BUT DIDNT NOTICE ANY BRAKE FAILURE. THE NEXT MORNING, I TURNED ON THE CAR AND EVERY DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON AND A FAST CONSISTANT BEEPING WENT ON FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, DURING WHICH TIME THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD ZERO RESISTANCE. I SAT THERE WITH A SERIOUS WTF LOOK ON MY FACE, WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT AWAY, AS DID THE BEEPING, AND THE CAR DROVE AS NORMAL WITH FULL REGULAR BRAKE PRESSURE (BESIDES THE SQUEAK). I RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAY IT'S GOING TO BE $3K FOR A MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT AND THAT TOYOTA CORPORATE WOULDN'T AID IN THE COST, DESPITE MY HYBRID WARRANTY STILL COVERING THE HYBRID ECU (THE MASTER CYLINDER UNIT INCLUDES THE ECU). [XXX] (MY DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER) SAID HERSELF THAT IT WAS NOT MY FAULT AND THAT THE PART IS NOT REPAIRABLE, "IT EITHER WORKS, OR IT DOES NOT. IT MUST BE REPLACED". THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC, HAD I BEEN ANY CLOSER TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE FAILURE OF ONE PART (WHICH FAILED THROUGH NO FAULT OF THE CUSTOMER) RENDERING THE BRAKES NEARLY USELESS IS TOO SCARY NOT TO REPORT HERE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U
NHTSA ODI #10396860
9,930 miles · Apr 15, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME HE WENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE ABS PROBLEM, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A DEFECT. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE ABS AND THE BRAKES WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. SOON, THE BRAKES B…
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2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME HE WENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE ABS PROBLEM, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A DEFECT. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE ABS AND THE BRAKES WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. SOON, THE BRAKES BEGAN SLIPPING AGAIN AND ULTIMATELY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED IT SEEMED THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, RELEASED HIS FOOT AND THEN BRAKED AGAIN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10396494
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DRIVING ON A RAIN COVERED ROAD AND HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AT ALL FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND. WAS ABLE TO STOP AFTER THAT AND JUST AVOIDED REAR ENDING A CAR AT A STOP SIGN.
NHTSA ODI #10394788
1,000 miles · Mar 25, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS--INCONSISTANT BRAKING AND VARYING BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS. WHEN BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE VARIES. AT TIMES NO BRAKE ACTION AFTER PEDAL HAS BEEN PARTIALLY DEPRESSED REQUIRING MORE BRAKE PRESSURE TO RE-ENGAGE BRAKES. SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN GAS ENGINESWITCHES TO ELECTRIC OR VICE VERSA, OTHER…
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2010 TOYOTA PRIUS--INCONSISTANT BRAKING AND VARYING BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS. WHEN BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE VARIES. AT TIMES NO BRAKE ACTION AFTER PEDAL HAS BEEN PARTIALLY DEPRESSED REQUIRING MORE BRAKE PRESSURE TO RE-ENGAGE BRAKES. SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN GAS ENGINESWITCHES TO ELECTRIC OR VICE VERSA, OTHER TIMES INCONSISTENT BRAKE ACTION OCCURS WITH EITHER POWER SOURCE. FRANKLY YOU NEVER KNOW HOW THE BRAKES WILL PERFORM. TAKEN TO DEALER-I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM FOUND. THEY WOULD NOT KEEP THE CAR FOR DAYS TO CONTINUE TESTS. THIS IS MY FOURTH PRIUS AND THIS VEHICLE HAS MORE PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS THAN ALL THE OTHERS COMBINED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10392928
4,020 miles · Mar 5, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I DRIVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN BRAKING WHEN COMING UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL DECREASES AND THE BREAKING POWER FADES. THEN IN PANIC I START PUMPING THE PEDAL WHICH AFTER A SPLIT SECOND GETS THE BRAKES TO KICK IN AGAIN. LUCKILY THE …
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I DRIVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. IN THE LAST WEEK I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN BRAKING WHEN COMING UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL DECREASES AND THE BREAKING POWER FADES. THEN IN PANIC I START PUMPING THE PEDAL WHICH AFTER A SPLIT SECOND GETS THE BRAKES TO KICK IN AGAIN. LUCKILY THE CAR HAS SO FAR THEN COME TO A HALT BEFORE I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY TOYOTA DEALER HAS DISMISSED MY CLAIM SAYING THAT THEY CHECKED THE CAR AND THE COMPUTER SHOWS NO ERROR CODE. THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING IS FINE BASICALLY DISMISSING MY CLAIMS OF A NEAR CRASH. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND IF THE COMPUTER SHOWS NO ERROR EVERYTHING MUST BE FINE. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THIS WAS ON THE SAME DAY WHEN I HAD TO BRAKE VERY HARD TO AVOID A CRASH. ON THAT OCCASION THE BRAKES WORKED FINE BUT DRIVING HOME THE SAME NIGHT I HAD THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SITUATION RESULTING IN A NEAR CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10386563
9,999 miles · Feb 28, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND HE HAD TO INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHOM PERFORMED A DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FA…
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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND HE HAD TO INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHOM PERFORMED A DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TEST DRIVEN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE RECREATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 9,999. LI
NHTSA ODI #10384769
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.
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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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