BRAKING ISSUE - 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WE PURCHASED A 2010 PRIUS LAST WEEK, ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF ANY/ALL RECALL WORK HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND WERE TOLD 'YES.' YET, I BELIEVE THAT THE DEALERSHIP MISREPRESENTED THE FACTS - BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKING IN OUR NEW 2010 PRIUS WHILE GOING OVER ROUGH P…
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BRAKING ISSUE - 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WE PURCHASED A 2010 PRIUS LAST WEEK, ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF ANY/ALL RECALL WORK HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND WERE TOLD 'YES.' YET, I BELIEVE THAT THE DEALERSHIP MISREPRESENTED THE FACTS - BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKING IN OUR NEW 2010 PRIUS WHILE GOING OVER ROUGH PATCHES IN THE ROAD AND OVER SPEED BUMPS/TRAFFIC CALMING BUMPS. WE BOTH DOUBT THAT THE ABS RECALL WORK WAS ACTUALLY DONE BEFORE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE CAR LAST WEEK, SO WE'RE TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY. I AM NOT AFRAID TO BUY A TOYOTA AND UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS HAVE EXPERIENCED QUALITY ISSUES RESULTING IN RECALLS, BUT I AM VERY UPSET THAT WE ASKED ABOUT THE RECALL WORK AND STILL ENDED UP WITH A CAR WITH BRAKING ISSUES. I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326400
6,419 miles · Apr 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS "SURGE" WHILE BRAKING OVER BUMPY ROAD SURFACE...I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL MOD AND THE PROBLEM SEEMS WORSE THAN EVER!! WHAT GIVES?? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326000
10,000 miles · Apr 16, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I OWN A 2010 PRIUS. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. NEVERTHELESS, EVEN AFTER THE ALLEGED REPAIR, PROBLEMS STILL HAPPEN WHILE BRAKING. SPECIFICALLY, IF I HIT A BUMP OR A POTHOLE WHILE BRAKING, THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. I WOULD SAY THIS HAPPENS TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325990
970 miles · Apr 11, 2010
Service Brakes, ElectricVehicle Speed ControlCrash
I HAVE A NEW 2010 PRIUS WITH LESS THAN 1K MILES. ON 4-9-10 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT I EXPERIENCED A SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF BRAKING COMBINED WITH UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. MY PRIUS JUMPED THE CURB THAT WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PARKING SLOT AND STOPPED AS IT SLAMMED INTO A BRICK BUILDING ABOUT 8 FEET BEYOND THE CU…
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I HAVE A NEW 2010 PRIUS WITH LESS THAN 1K MILES. ON 4-9-10 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT I EXPERIENCED A SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF BRAKING COMBINED WITH UNINTENDED SURGE OF ACCELERATION. MY PRIUS JUMPED THE CURB THAT WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE PARKING SLOT AND STOPPED AS IT SLAMMED INTO A BRICK BUILDING ABOUT 8 FEET BEYOND THE CURB. I UTILIZED MY SAFETY CONNECT BUTTON TO RECORD THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AND NOW HAVE A CASE #. I WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS. I AM NOT AT ALL COMFORTED BY THIS VERY SCARY INCIDENT. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO HAVE MY 2005 PRIUS BACK AS I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT. I AM SEEING THAT MY PROBLEM IS NOT UNIQUE BASED ON MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON THIS NHTSA COMPLAINT SITE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324983
3,500 miles · Apr 8, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
1. BRAKES DISENGAGED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT. 2. CAR IS PARKED IN GARAGE. IN THE MORNING I WENT TO START THE CAR AND UPON PUSHING THE START BUTTON THE CAR STARTED VIOLATING SHAKING AND MAKING A CLANKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED CAR OFF AS THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL…
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1. BRAKES DISENGAGED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT. 2. CAR IS PARKED IN GARAGE. IN THE MORNING I WENT TO START THE CAR AND UPON PUSHING THE START BUTTON THE CAR STARTED VIOLATING SHAKING AND MAKING A CLANKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED CAR OFF AS THIS WAS NOT A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. I PUSHED THE START BUTTON AGAIN AND CAR STARTED NORMALLY. 3. ON 4/1/10 TOOK CAR TO TOYOTA OF ORANGE FOR RECALL FIX OF THE BRAKES. ON 4/2 WHILE PULLING UP TO A STREET FROM A PARKING LOT THE BRAKES DISENGAGED. THE ASPHALT WAS VERY BUMPY IN THE PARKING LOT. I WAS ON A SLIGHT DECLINE. THE BRAKES DISENGAGED AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD. IT WAS WORSE THAN THE OTHER TWO TIMES. IT WAS SCARY. IF THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324465
15,045 miles · Apr 6, 2010
Electrical SystemService Brakes, ElectricVehicle Speed Control
ALTHOUGH I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL (2010 PRIUS) LAST WEEK, THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE LOSS OF BRAKE/SURGE ISSUE THIS MORNING. I ALSO REPORTED TO MY TOYOTA DEALER LAST WEEK ABOUT ABNORMAL, SUDDEN BRAKING. WHEN APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED VIOLENTLY, SENDING ME AND M…
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ALTHOUGH I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL (2010 PRIUS) LAST WEEK, THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE LOSS OF BRAKE/SURGE ISSUE THIS MORNING. I ALSO REPORTED TO MY TOYOTA DEALER LAST WEEK ABOUT ABNORMAL, SUDDEN BRAKING. WHEN APPLYING NORMAL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE LOCKED VIOLENTLY, SENDING ME AND MY PASSENGERS AGAINST OUR SEAT BELTS. TOYOTA CLAIMED THAT THE RECALL MAY MAKE THAT BETTER. IT HAS NOT. THIRDLY, I REPORTED LAST WEEK TO TOYOTA THAT THE CAR HAS ON OCCASION SHAKEN VIOLENTLY AND MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE (LIKE A WASHING MACHINE OFF BALANCE) UPON START UP, CAUSING ME TO JUMP OUT F THE CAR FOR FEAR OF IT BLOWING UP. THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. MY CO-WORKER, A FELLOW 2010 PRIUS OWNER, REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10323969
14,000 miles · Apr 5, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS THAT WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED IN MARCH 2010. ON APRIL 4, 2010 I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY WIFE AND WAS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY ACTED LIKE THEY WERE ANTI-LOCK. THE PEDAL SKIPPED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS SO NOTICEABLE THAT MY WIFE ASKED WHAT JUST OCCU…
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I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS THAT WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED IN MARCH 2010. ON APRIL 4, 2010 I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY WIFE AND WAS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THEY ACTED LIKE THEY WERE ANTI-LOCK. THE PEDAL SKIPPED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS SO NOTICEABLE THAT MY WIFE ASKED WHAT JUST OCCURRED AND I TOLD HER THE BRAKES FAILED FOR A SECOND. I WAS AT ABOUT 20-30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THIS OCCURRED COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT. AGAIN THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL PRIOR TO THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10323865
9,000 miles · Apr 4, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
DESPITE HAVING HAD THE BRAKE RECALL ITEM FIXED ON MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS, I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE INSTANCES WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SKIDS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH A SENSATION THAT THE END OF THE CAR IS LITERALLY LIFTING OFF THE GROUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES AND TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL FIXE…
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DESPITE HAVING HAD THE BRAKE RECALL ITEM FIXED ON MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS, I CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE INSTANCES WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SKIDS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH A SENSATION THAT THE END OF THE CAR IS LITERALLY LIFTING OFF THE GROUND. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES AND TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL FIXED ANY CONCERNS, SO THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANYTHING WRONG. ON ONE OCCASION WHEN THIS HAPPENED MY VEHICLE ACTUALLY BUMPED INTO A FIXED OBJECT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BASED ON TOYOTA'S REPUTATION AND AM NOW SO MISTRUSTING OF IT THAT I HESITATE TO PUT MY FAMILY IN IT. AS A CONSUMER I STRONGLY FEEL THAT I AND ALL OWNERS OF 2010 PRIUS' SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPT TO RETURN OUR VEHICLES TO TOYOTA AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A DIFFERENT NEW OR USED VEHICLE OF THE SAME PRICE FOR WHAT WE PAID FOR OUR CARS. THE PROVEN CONCERNS ABOUT THE 2010 PRIUS SHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR THE NHTSA TO PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO ALLOW FOR SOME TYPE OF RESTITUTION. IT IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS JUST TRADING IN THE CAR AT ANY RANDOM DEALER BECAUSE THE REPUTATION OF THESE CARS HAS SEVERELY LOWERED THE MARKET VALUE. TOYOTA'S ERRORS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO HAVE A FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THOSE CONSUMERS WHO PURCHASED THEIR CARS. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ALLOW NHTSA TO TEST MY VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME IF IT WOULD HELP IN THE RESEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10323663
6,762 miles · Apr 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
ABS BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES HITS POT HOLE / SLIPPERY BUMPY SURFACE. THE CAR SURGES FORWARD DURING BRAKING BEFORE BRAKING RESUMES. THE RECALL AND FIX TOYOTO IMPIMENTED ON MY CAR ON 2/15 DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE, IT ONLY SHORTENED TO LAG TIME (PERIOD OF EXCELERATION - SURGE FORWARD). THE ISSUE STILL EXI…
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ABS BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES HITS POT HOLE / SLIPPERY BUMPY SURFACE. THE CAR SURGES FORWARD DURING BRAKING BEFORE BRAKING RESUMES. THE RECALL AND FIX TOYOTO IMPIMENTED ON MY CAR ON 2/15 DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE, IT ONLY SHORTENED TO LAG TIME (PERIOD OF EXCELERATION - SURGE FORWARD). THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS AND IS STILL A DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER IN SMITHTOWN, NY WHO CONTACTED TOYOTA FACTORY AND THEY ADVISED THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED ME THAT THE CAR OPERATES AS PER SPECIFIATION. THE DEALER AND THE FACTORY DID NOT EVEN LOOK AT MY CAR! I DEMANDED A WORK ORDER WHICH THEY GAVE ME STATING "CAR TO BE BROUGHT BACK AFTER TOYOTA IS CONTACTED ADN ADVISES DEALER ON THE CONDITION". THE NEXT DAY THE DEALER CALLED ME TO SAY TOTOTA ADVISED THE CAR IS WORKING AS PER SPEC. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALER WILL NOT LOOK AT THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZZARD THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE SUBJECTED TO. PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU DOREEN GEBBIA, NESCONSET, NY
NHTSA ODI #10323308
10,103 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Service Brakes, Electric
I PURCHASED MY 2010 PRIUS BACK IN JULY OF 2009 AND HAD PROBLEMS STOPPING THE CAR WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE OVER A BUMP OR A POT HOLE ON THE ROAD. THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE FOR A SECOND BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP. WHEN THERE WAS VOLUNTARY RECALL, FOR ME IT WAS MANDATORY BECAUSE THIS WAS A SERIOUS ISSUE BECAUSE IF THERE WOULD HAVE…
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I PURCHASED MY 2010 PRIUS BACK IN JULY OF 2009 AND HAD PROBLEMS STOPPING THE CAR WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE OVER A BUMP OR A POT HOLE ON THE ROAD. THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE FOR A SECOND BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP. WHEN THERE WAS VOLUNTARY RECALL, FOR ME IT WAS MANDATORY BECAUSE THIS WAS A SERIOUS ISSUE BECAUSE IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, OR IF THIS WAS CLOSE TO AN INTERSECTION AND PEDESTRIANS, WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAPPEN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE RECALL. THEY TOLD ME IT IS SOME SOFTWARE UPDATE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND NOTICED SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN THE RESPONSE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. BUT THIS MORNING AS I WAS APPLYING MY BRAKE HEADING TOWARDS THE INTERSECTION TO MAKE A TURN, I HIT A POT HOLE AND THE ACCELERATED AGAIN AND I HAD TO QUICKLY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHATEVER THEY DID WITH THE RECALL DID NOT RESOLVE THE BRAKE PROBLEMS.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System:software
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS AND LEXUS HS250H PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED INCONSISTENT BRAKE FEEL AFTER ABS ACTUATION DURING SLOW AND STEADY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON ROUGH OR SLICK ROAD SURFACES. STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED COMPARED WITH A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION FOR A GIVEN PEDAL FORCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE RELATIVE TO A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWRITE THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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NHTSA investigations
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DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
PE10006 · Braking Performance, Hybrid Vehicle
Opened Feb 3, 2010 · Closed Jul 12, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module ; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
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