Toyota Prius — Structure
High risk
Jan 28, 2026
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rear door handle(s) and cause the door opener switch(es) to short circuit. If this happens, the rear door(s) could open unexpectedly
Also affects: Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota Prius — Visual System
High risk
Oct 30, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the
Also affects: Lexus Nx 450h, Lexus Nx 350h, Lexus Nx 350, Lexus Lx 700h, Lexus Lx 600
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Apr 17, 2024
Model years: 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rear door handle(s) and could cause the door opener switch(es) to short circuit. If this happens, the rear door(s) could open
Also affects: Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Nov 24, 2021
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable
Also affects: Lexus Ct 200h, Lexus Es 300h, Lexus Es 350, Lexus Gs 300, Lexus Gs 350
Toyota Prius — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 22, 2021
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the hybrid vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) could cause the hybrid system to turn off if the shifter position is changed wh
Also affects: Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Jun 25, 2020
Model years: 2014, 2015
Issue: The Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warnings to app
Also affects: Toyota Prius V
Toyota Prius — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 11, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, a short circuit could occur in the main display of the combination meter. This could cause the vehicle speed and fuel level to disappear from the main d
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Aug 28, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, a connection in the main wire harness may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause hybrid drive system to shut down, and result in a loss of power t
Toyota Prius — Other
High risk
Aug 21, 2019
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the
Also affects: Buick Rainier, Buick Terraza, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Equinox
Toyota Prius — Brakes
High risk
Jul 24, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, a defect could cause the brake booster pump to fail. This could result in a loss of braking assist. If the failure occurs, the driver will be provided w
Also affects: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, Lexus Es 300h, Toyota Prius Prime, Lexus Ux 250h, Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Prius — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 5, 2018
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various w
Also affects: Toyota Prius V
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Sep 5, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit connector cover could come into contact with the wiring harness and could cause wear on the wiring insulation. If bare wi
Toyota Prius — Airbag
High risk
Jan 31, 2018
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the airbag system pressure sensors and/or acceleration sensors used to detect vehicle impact may contain manufacturing defects. As a result, the airbag warning
Also affects: Lexus Nx 300h, Lexus Nx 200t, Lexus Rx 350, Lexus Rx 450h
Toyota Prius — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 15, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the electric vehicle (EV) hybrid battery's fuse could be subjected to excessive thermal stress and potentially fracture if the vehicle is operat
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Jul 20, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in
Also affects: Lexus Nx 300h, Lexus Rc 300, Lexus Rc 350, Toyota Venza, Lexus Gx 460
Toyota Prius — Brakes
High risk
Oct 12, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the parking brake cables may disengage from the crank lever at the rear caliper. This could cause the parking brake to become inoperative. If this occurs and t
Toyota Prius — Airbag
High risk
Sep 14, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, a defect in the passenger airbag inflator could cause stored compressed gas to be released into the airbag. This would cause an unwarranted partial inflation o
Toyota Prius — Airbag
High risk
Jun 29, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, a defect in the curtain shield airbags could cause the inflator to fail, releasing pressurized gas into the airbag, partially inflating it. If this occurs, par
Also affects: Lexus Ct 200h
Toyota Prius — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 12, 2014
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cau
Toyota Prius — Brakes
High risk
Jun 5, 2013
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, a fatigue crack could develop in the brake pressure accumulator. If this occurs, nitrogen gas could leak into the brake fluid and gradually cause the brake ped
Also affects: Lexus Hs 250h
Toyota Prius — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 14, 2012
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the electrical water pump assembly, used to circulate coolant through the hybrid components, may fail. If this were to occur, coolant would stop circulating, i
Toyota Prius — Steering
High risk
Nov 14, 2012
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the steering intermediate shaft splines may have been improperly hardened. If the steering wheel is held firmly on the steering lock while turning sharply at l
Toyota Prius — Steering
High risk
Jun 1, 2011
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the nuts which secure the pinion shaft inside the steering gear box may not have received adequate tightening torque during the assembly process. If the steeri
Toyota Prius — Brakes
High risk
Feb 9, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, an inconsistent brake feeling may be perceived after ABS actuation during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces and stoppin
Also affects: Lexus Hs 250h
Toyota Prius — Other
High risk
Oct 7, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may res
Also affects: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Avalon, Lexus Is C, Lexus Is F, Lexus Is 250
Toyota Prius — Engine
High risk
Jul 18, 2006
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, improper manufacturing of the Crankshaft Position Sensor body could cause engine oil to penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. In addition,
Also affects: Toyota Echo
Toyota Prius — Steering
High risk
May 30, 2006
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the connection at the intermediate shaft or the intermediate extension shaft may become loose or the intermediate shaft sleeve may develop a crack under certai
Toyota Prius — Electrical
High risk
Nov 23, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a light emitting diode (LED) stop lamp, there is a possibility that silicon oxide may be generated on the surface of the contact point inside the
Also affects: Lexus Rx 330
Toyota Prius — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, insufficient electrical contact may occur in the torque sensor which controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. This could po
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