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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
849 reportsClear category filter6,700 miles · Jan 11, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. SHE FELT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED DOWN THE HILL. THIS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. SHE FELT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED DOWN THE HILL. THIS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 67,000. UPDATED 04/01/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE, IT DIDN'T ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY SURGED FORWARD BEFORE THE BRAKE FINALLY ENGAGED. UPDATED 07/06/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10299055
6,000 miles · Jan 11, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING IRREGULARITY ON ICY SURFACES, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE REAR WHEELS SKID 4-8 FEET THEN ALL WHEELS GRAB WHEN NORMAL BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN. ENOUGH DECELERATION TO HAVE SEATBELT GRAB AND DOG PROJECTED INTO FRONT SEAT AREA FROM REAR CARGO PLATFORM. SAME FEELING AS IF BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP WHILE MOVING ON SOLID ICE AND THE SURFACE…
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BRAKING IRREGULARITY ON ICY SURFACES, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE REAR WHEELS SKID 4-8 FEET THEN ALL WHEELS GRAB WHEN NORMAL BRAKING FOR A STOP SIGN. ENOUGH DECELERATION TO HAVE SEATBELT GRAB AND DOG PROJECTED INTO FRONT SEAT AREA FROM REAR CARGO PLATFORM. SAME FEELING AS IF BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP WHILE MOVING ON SOLID ICE AND THE SURFACE CHANGED TO DRY ROAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298967
2,300 miles · Jan 10, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 2010 PRIUS. THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE IF I APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE ROLLING OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT. WHEN IT FIRST OCCURRED, IT WAS ON SNOW. ONCE I SAILED INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SECOND TIME, I ALMOST REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WENT HOME AND THEN DROV…
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THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 2010 PRIUS. THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE IF I APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE ROLLING OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT. WHEN IT FIRST OCCURRED, IT WAS ON SNOW. ONCE I SAILED INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SECOND TIME, I ALMOST REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WENT HOME AND THEN DROVE MY WIFE'S ACURA IN THE SAME SNOWY CONDITIONS AT THE SAME INTERSECTIONS AND DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS. I KNOW THE PROBLEM WASN'T DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. I HAVE SINCE THEN BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE IT IN DRY CONDITIONS. THE COMMON CONDITION IS BRAKING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. SOME PEOPLE HAVE SAID THAT IT FEELS LIKE SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION. THE GASOLINE ENGINE ISN'T (USUALLY) ON WHILE THE CAR IS BRAKING. THE SURGE ISN'T DUE TO THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MALFUNCTIONING BECAUSE ON SMOOTH SURFACES, IT BEHAVES AS EXPECTED. I BELIEVE WHAT THEY FEEL IS A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER WHICH MAKES THE CAR FEEL LIKE IT IS ACCELERATING. SOME PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL ABS BEHAVIOR. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL CARS WITH ABS AND THIS IS NOT THE SAME NOR WHAT I WOULD CONSIDER 'NORMAL' BEHAVIOR. IT COULD BE A COMBINATION OF THE UNEVEN SURFACE WITH ABS, REGENERATIVE BRAKES, FRICTION BRAKES, SUSPENSION SPRING RATE AND TIRES. WHILE NORMAL ABS WILL EXHIBIT LESS BRAKING FORCE AND LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP WHEN IT IS ENGAGED, IT ISN'T THE SAME AS THIS CONDITION. OR AT LEAST IT SHOULDN'T BE THIS TOUCHY TO ENGAGE. WHEN IT HAPPENS, IT IS RATHER ALARMING. I REALLY LIKE THIS CAR. I THINK IT IS A GREAT PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY. HOWEVER THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I CAN'T ACCEPT IT BEING A NORMAL QUIRK OF THE CAR. I TRAVEL WITH MY WIFE AND YOUNG KIDS IN THIS CAR. IF I CAN'T BE MADE TO FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR, I WILL BE TRADING IT IN SOONER THAN EXPECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298879
9,500 miles · Jan 5, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES TEMPORARILY DISENGAGE DURING BRAKING IF CAN HITS A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. IT IS ONLY A MOMENTARY INSTANCES BEFORE THE BRAKES RE-ENGAGE, BUT IT GIVES THE FEELING OF ACCELERATING. IT HAS HAPPEND TO ME ABOUT A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR (2010 TOYOTA PRIUS) IN AUGUST 2009. LUCKILY NO CARS OR PEDESTRIAN…
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BRAKES TEMPORARILY DISENGAGE DURING BRAKING IF CAN HITS A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. IT IS ONLY A MOMENTARY INSTANCES BEFORE THE BRAKES RE-ENGAGE, BUT IT GIVES THE FEELING OF ACCELERATING. IT HAS HAPPEND TO ME ABOUT A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR (2010 TOYOTA PRIUS) IN AUGUST 2009. LUCKILY NO CARS OR PEDESTRIANS WERE IN FRONT OF ME WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298377
6,500 miles · Jan 5, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKES IN OUR 2010 PRIUS ARE NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS SLOWING THE CAR AS THEY WERE IN OUR 2004 PRIUS. ON JANUARY 3 I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY. AS I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY WHILE BRAKING I ENCOUNTERED A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE PAVEMENT. I NOTICED THAT WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS DROPPED SUBSTANTIAL…
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I HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKES IN OUR 2010 PRIUS ARE NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS SLOWING THE CAR AS THEY WERE IN OUR 2004 PRIUS. ON JANUARY 3 I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY. AS I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY WHILE BRAKING I ENCOUNTERED A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE PAVEMENT. I NOTICED THAT WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS DROPPED SUBSTANTIALLY, TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR FELT AS THOUGH THERE WERE NO BRAKES BEING APPLIED. AS SOON AS THE BUMP WAS GONE THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS RETURNED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298241
1,250 miles · Jan 4, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
2010 PRIUS ACCELERATION SURGE - WHEN I DRIVE OVER A SEWER COVER OR ANY SIMILAR INDENTATIONS IN THE ROADWAY THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD IN AN AGGRESSIVE MANNER. I NEED TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR STEER TO AVOID ANY OBJECT IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS VERY UNSETTLING AND DANGEROUS SINCE THE SURGE IS STRONG AND UNPREDICTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298151
250 miles · Jan 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
OUR 2010 PRIUS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHES WHEN BRAKING. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT HITS A POT HOLE OR WHEN THE SURFACE IS SLICK / SLIPPERY. IT DOES IT EVERY TIME A CERTAIN POTHOLE IS HIT - THAT IS, WE CAN REPRODUCE THE LURCHING. THIS LURCHING, WHICH FEELS LIKE AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, SIGNIFICANTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES THE STOPPIN…
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OUR 2010 PRIUS UNEXPECTEDLY LURCHES WHEN BRAKING. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT HITS A POT HOLE OR WHEN THE SURFACE IS SLICK / SLIPPERY. IT DOES IT EVERY TIME A CERTAIN POTHOLE IS HIT - THAT IS, WE CAN REPRODUCE THE LURCHING. THIS LURCHING, WHICH FEELS LIKE AN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, SIGNIFICANTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS HAS ALMOST RESULTED IN THE PRIUS STRIKING THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY JUDGE YOUR BRAKING DISTANCE IN ORDER TO COME TO A SAFE STOP BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS PHENOMENON WILL OCCUR. THIS ALSO PUTS PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSS WALK AT RISK, SINCE THE ABILITY TO STOP ACCURATELY IS AFFECTED. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE. THEY ARE ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PHENOMENA. HOWEVER, THEY SAY THAT THE CAR TESTS OUT "WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS", THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, THAT IT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS MADE, AND THAT WE JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO IT. THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING TO FIX OR REPAIR. THEY TOOK ANOTHER 2010 PRIUS OFF OF THEIR LOT AND RAN IT OVER THE SAME POT HOLE AND IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. AN ARTICLE BY PAUL A. EISENSTEIN, MSNBC.COM CONTRIBUTOR, UPDATED 7:29 A.M. ET, TUES., DEC. 29, 2009 DESCRIBES EXACTLY THE PROBLEM WE ARE HAVING, AND IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ONLY MY VEHICLE - IT APPEARS TO BE A FLEET-WIDE PROBLEM. HAVING THE BRAKES CUT OUT UNEXPECTEDLY IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10298032
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I AM WRITING IN RESPONSE TO AN ARTICLE I READ ON MSNBC.COM WHERE PEOPLE MENTION A PROBLEM OF WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. I HAVE OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS FOR 2 MONTHS/5,000 MILES. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I CAN FEEL THE BRAKES SLIP. TO BE MORE EXACT, IT FEELS AS THOUGH, WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD…
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I AM WRITING IN RESPONSE TO AN ARTICLE I READ ON MSNBC.COM WHERE PEOPLE MENTION A PROBLEM OF WHICH I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING. I HAVE OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS FOR 2 MONTHS/5,000 MILES. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, I CAN FEEL THE BRAKES SLIP. TO BE MORE EXACT, IT FEELS AS THOUGH, WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD AND THEN BEGINS BRAKING. THERE IS A SPECIFIC SITUATION NEAR MY HOUSE WHERE THIS CONSISTENTLY HAPPENS. IT IS WHEN I AM COMING DOWN A STEEP HILL, AND I APPLY THE BRAKES TO PREPARE FOR A RIGHT TURN, THE CAR PERFORMS AS I MENTIONED BEFORE. IT LURCHES, AND THEN BEGINS BRAKING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297891
2,000 miles · Jan 2, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ONCE, WHEN TRANSITIONED FROM SMOOTH TO UNEVEN SURFACES DURING A PARKING OPERATION ON UNEVEN, DOWNHILL PAVEMENT, I EXPERIENCED A LACK OF BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. I DO NOT RECALL ANY CHANGE OF ACCELERATION, SIMPLY THE LOSS OF BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FOR A VERY BRIEF TIME, PERHAPS FOR A SECOND. IT SURPRISED AND SHOCKED ME TO A FAIR DEGRE…
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ONCE, WHEN TRANSITIONED FROM SMOOTH TO UNEVEN SURFACES DURING A PARKING OPERATION ON UNEVEN, DOWNHILL PAVEMENT, I EXPERIENCED A LACK OF BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. I DO NOT RECALL ANY CHANGE OF ACCELERATION, SIMPLY THE LOSS OF BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FOR A VERY BRIEF TIME, PERHAPS FOR A SECOND. IT SURPRISED AND SHOCKED ME TO A FAIR DEGREE AS I THOUGHT, AT THE TIME, THAT MY BRAKES HAD FAILED. BY PRESSING HARDER THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE RETURNED AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR NORMALLY. I NOW TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE PAVEMENT SURFACE CONDITION WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES AS I FEEL THE CAR'S BRAKING SYSTEM IS PECULIARLY SENSITIVE TO UNEVEN PAVEMENT SURFACES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297804
7,400 miles · Jan 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING BEHIND A CAR ON 17TH STREET IN MANHATTAN THE CAR IN FRONT BRAKED COMING TO A LIGHT I IN TURN HIT THE BRAKES AND HIT A POT HOLE AT THE SAME TIME, THE CAR'S BRAKES SEEMED TO JUMP OR RELEASE AND I HAD TO PUSH DOWN IN A PANIC TO TRY AND CONTROL THE CAR, I MISSED SLAMMING INTO THE CAR IN FRON…
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I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING BEHIND A CAR ON 17TH STREET IN MANHATTAN THE CAR IN FRONT BRAKED COMING TO A LIGHT I IN TURN HIT THE BRAKES AND HIT A POT HOLE AT THE SAME TIME, THE CAR'S BRAKES SEEMED TO JUMP OR RELEASE AND I HAD TO PUSH DOWN IN A PANIC TO TRY AND CONTROL THE CAR, I MISSED SLAMMING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT BY INCHES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297745
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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