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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
849 reportsClear category filter300 miles · Jun 3, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING FROM SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,650.
NHTSA ODI #10334383
9,780 miles · Jun 2, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A ROAD APPROX. 25 MPH. I HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD RIGHT AS I WAS BRAKING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE AUTOMOBILE SURGED FORWARD DESPITE MY FOOT BEING ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY SINCE HAVING THE RECALL FIX!!! THIS PROBLEM MUST BE FIXED. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE PROBL…
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I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON A ROAD APPROX. 25 MPH. I HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD RIGHT AS I WAS BRAKING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE AUTOMOBILE SURGED FORWARD DESPITE MY FOOT BEING ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY SINCE HAVING THE RECALL FIX!!! THIS PROBLEM MUST BE FIXED. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED TOYOTA ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND GET THE SAME ANSWER EVERY TIME - THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I DO NOT CONSIDER IT TO BE NORMAL FOR THE CAR TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE MY FOOD IS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET SOMETHING DONE! WE TRIED ARBITRATION TO GET RID OF OUR VEHICLE AND TOYOTA BASICALLY SAID THAT WE WERE LYING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE REVIEW AND RECALL. I KNOW BY READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334352
5,000 miles · Jun 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
OUR NEW 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS LOST ITS BRAKES FOR A SHORT PERIOD WHEN DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL AT SLOW SPEED (10 MPH). ALTHOUGH I WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES COMPLETELY RELEASED FOR ROUGHLY 2 SECONDS AND THEN RE-APPLIED. WE HAD JUST DRIVEN OVER A SMALL BUT SHARP BUMP. I UNDERSTAND HOW ABS WORKS, AND THIS WAS NOT ABS.…
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OUR NEW 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS LOST ITS BRAKES FOR A SHORT PERIOD WHEN DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL AT SLOW SPEED (10 MPH). ALTHOUGH I WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES COMPLETELY RELEASED FOR ROUGHLY 2 SECONDS AND THEN RE-APPLIED. WE HAD JUST DRIVEN OVER A SMALL BUT SHARP BUMP. I UNDERSTAND HOW ABS WORKS, AND THIS WAS NOT ABS. THE BRAKES COMPLETELY RELEASED AND THE CAR "JUMPED" FORWARD - IT JUMPED BECAUSE THE HILL WAS QUITE STEEP. WHAT IS MOST DISTURBING IS THAT THE CAR HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED (MAY 29TH) AND THE EVENT HAPPENED MAY 31. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAD "FORGOTTEN" TO DO THE RECALL. FURTHER, I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR FIVE MONTHS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334168
9,800 miles · Jun 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING POWER EVEN AFTER THE RECALL FIX WAS APPLIED BACK IN MARCH. I EXPERIENCE THE SAME LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AS I DID IN THE PAST WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, POT HOLES AND THE LIKE, ESPECIALLY WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE ON A DECLINE. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERS…
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MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE THE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING POWER EVEN AFTER THE RECALL FIX WAS APPLIED BACK IN MARCH. I EXPERIENCE THE SAME LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AS I DID IN THE PAST WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, POT HOLES AND THE LIKE, ESPECIALLY WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE ON A DECLINE. I BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A FIELD TECH SPECIALIST WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM - BUT I HAVE EXPERIENCED IT A HALF DOZEN TIMES SINCE THE RECALL AND HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA'S HQ - THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. I CONTINUE TO FEEL AS IF PEDESTRIAN, OTHER DRIVER, AND MY OWN SAFETY ARE AT RISK WITH THIS CONTINUED BRAKE ISSUE THAT TOYOTA CANNOT SEEM TO FIX. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334138
9,000 miles · Jun 1, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ALL BRAKE ROTORS HAD A CRACK PERPENDICULAR TO THE ROTATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334101
Mileage unknown · May 26, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PURCHASED IN JULY 2009. DURING OWNERSHIP I EXPERIENCED WHEN THERE WAS A CREASE, HOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD WHEN BRAKING - IT ACCELERATING AND LUNGES. I AVOIDED SITUATIONS LIKE THAT AND WHEN THE RECALL CAME, I TOOK IT TO BUTLER TOYOTA (ALSO HAD THE FLOOR MAT HOOKS INSTALLED PRIOR), ON APRIL 5, 2010. THE…
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I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PURCHASED IN JULY 2009. DURING OWNERSHIP I EXPERIENCED WHEN THERE WAS A CREASE, HOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD WHEN BRAKING - IT ACCELERATING AND LUNGES. I AVOIDED SITUATIONS LIKE THAT AND WHEN THE RECALL CAME, I TOOK IT TO BUTLER TOYOTA (ALSO HAD THE FLOOR MAT HOOKS INSTALLED PRIOR), ON APRIL 5, 2010. THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, I CAME UPON A MANHOLE COVER IN A ROAD WHILE BRAKING AND MAKING A TURN SO GOING SLOW, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE NEXT DAY I PURPOSELY WENT THROUGH IT TO "TEST" AND IT DID THE SAME THING BUT LUNGE INTO THE OTHER LANE. I WAS SCARED AND CALLED BUTLER TOYOTA. THEY TOLD ME TO CALL NATIONAL TOYOTA TO REPORT. THEY CONTACT BUTLER AND I WENT BACK IN MAY 21, THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT AND "SHRUGGED" THEIR SHOULDERS SAYING IT'S THE ABS. THEY OFFERED TO HAVE A FIELD TECH PERSON COME DRIVE MY CAR. I CALLED NATIONAL AGAIN AND THEY SEEM TO BE "MEDIATING" THIS WITH BUTLER. I FOUND A REPORT FROM CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM THAT THIS VERY SIMILAR ISSUE WAS OCCURRING BACK IN 2008 AND THEY CALLED IT "TRACTION CONTROL". NO ONE FROM TOYOTA HAS TOLD ME THIS. I WANT IT FIXED OR A DIFFERENT CAR. I HAVE A TEENAGE WITH A PERMIT AND IF HE WAS DRIVING THIS AND IT OCCURRED, HE WOULD PROBABLY RUN INTO SOMEONE BECAUSE IT TAKES YOU BY SURPRISE. I DO FEAR HIM DRIVING IT DUE TO HIS INEXPERIENCE AND I FRANKLY AM CONCERNED AND AM VERY CAUTIOUS AS A RESULT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10332308
1,000 miles · May 22, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF FREEWAY EXIT RAMP AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON UNEVEN, CURVY ROAD. WHILE APPROACHING INTERSECTION FROM SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET AWAY, BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE FOR ABOUT A SECOND; ALSO FELT THE VEHICLE "LURCH" FORWARD IN THAT LAPSE OF TIME. REPEATED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES FINALLY BROUGH…
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BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS COMING OFF FREEWAY EXIT RAMP AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON UNEVEN, CURVY ROAD. WHILE APPROACHING INTERSECTION FROM SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET AWAY, BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE FOR ABOUT A SECOND; ALSO FELT THE VEHICLE "LURCH" FORWARD IN THAT LAPSE OF TIME. REPEATED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES FINALLY BROUGHT CAR TO STOP BUT NOT IN TIME TO PREVENT COLLISION WITH INCOMING PICKUP TRUCK ON STRAIGHTAWAY TRAFFIC. POLICE ARRIVED AT SCENE BUT DID NOT FILE REPORT BECAUSE NOBODY WAS INJURED. BODY SHOP ESTIMATED DAMAGE ON FRONT BUMPER AT $1500. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO DEALER ON 05/18/2010 FOR INSPECTION. SERVICE MANAGER SAID ECU BRAKE RECALL HAD BEEN CONDUCTED ON SAID VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2010 AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP. CURRENTLY STILL AWAITING ON CONCLUSIVE REPORT FROM TOYOTA ENGINEERS. CAR ONLY HAS 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER. BRAKE FAILURE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED SOME TEN TIMES IN THE 2 MONTHS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, USUALLY DURING HIGHER SPEEDS OVER UNEVEN ROAD. CAME CLOSE TO ACCIDENTS ON THREE INSTANCES, NOT INCLUDING THIS ACTUAL ONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN FATALITIES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331791
500 miles · May 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AS NOTED IN NHTSA INVESTIGATION PE10006. I ENTERED AN INCIDENT DATE OF 5/19/2010, BUT THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY WITH MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS (PURCHASED OCT. 2009). IT IS AS DESCRIBED IN THE INVESTIGATION SUMMARY; A MOMENTARY LAPSE IN BRAKING WHILE TRAVELING OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. I HAD THE SOFTWARE UPDATE PERFORMED LAST …
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AS NOTED IN NHTSA INVESTIGATION PE10006. I ENTERED AN INCIDENT DATE OF 5/19/2010, BUT THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY WITH MY 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS (PURCHASED OCT. 2009). IT IS AS DESCRIBED IN THE INVESTIGATION SUMMARY; A MOMENTARY LAPSE IN BRAKING WHILE TRAVELING OVER UNEVEN OR ROUGH SURFACES. I HAD THE SOFTWARE UPDATE PERFORMED LAST WEEK AND INTERESTINGLY, IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THEN. IT'S VERY DISCONCERTING AND ALARMING. FORTUNATELY, IT'S NEVER HAPPENED WHEN THERE IS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME (AS ON THE EXIT RAMP OF A FREEWAY OR PRIOR TO A STOPLIGHT), BUT IF IT DOES, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT IT WILL RESULT IN A CRASH, FOR WHICH I WILL NO DOUBT BE WRONGLY BLAMED AND CITED. I'M TO THE POINT THAT I WOULD PREFER THAT MY WIFE NOT DRIVE THE CAR AND AM CONSIDERING WHAT ACTION I CAN TAKE WITH TOYOTA --- RETURNING THE CAR, SOME KIND OF FINANCIAL COMPENSATION ETC. WHEN I HAD THE SOFTWARE UPDATE PERFORMED, I NOTED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MADE THEM WRITE IT ON THE SERVICE ORDER TO DOCUMENT IT. THIS COMPLAINT IS ALSO TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM. I SHOULD NOTE THAT WE OWN A 1996 4RUNNER AND A 2003 HIGHLANDER (MY PARENTS OWN A 2010 PRIUS AND 2010 CAMRY AS WELL), SO IT'S NOT LIKE I HAVE SOMETHING AGAINST TOYOTA. ALSO, I TRAVEL A LOT FOR MY JOB (80%+) AND OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS HAVE PROBABLY DRIVEN AT LEAST 20 DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS OF CARS. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN ANY CAR I HAVE OWNED OR RENTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331518
1,100 miles · May 19, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REGENERATIVE BRAKING - LOSS OF BRAKING, WHEN SLOWING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACE APPROXIMATELY 5-9MPH. BRAKES "GO AWAY", RESULTING IN FURTHER PEDAL APPLICATION TO AVOID STRIKING VEHICLE AHEAD. INCIDENT OCCURS SPORADICALLY, HOWEVER HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 8 TIMES IN THE TWO MONTHS WE'VE OWNED VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331231
400 miles · May 19, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TWO ISSUES WITHIN 5 MINUTES (WILL FILE TWO REPORTS). FIRST ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF LEVEL PARKING SPACE. BRAKES GRABBED ON AND OFF AS IF I WERE PRESSING BRAKES FIRMLY, RELEASING, THEN PRESSING FIRMLY AGAIN, EVEN THOUGH I WAS LIGHTLY HOLDING THE BRAKES AS I WAS REVERSING. SECOND ISSUE OCCURRED A FEW MINUTES LATER WH…
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TWO ISSUES WITHIN 5 MINUTES (WILL FILE TWO REPORTS). FIRST ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF LEVEL PARKING SPACE. BRAKES GRABBED ON AND OFF AS IF I WERE PRESSING BRAKES FIRMLY, RELEASING, THEN PRESSING FIRMLY AGAIN, EVEN THOUGH I WAS LIGHTLY HOLDING THE BRAKES AS I WAS REVERSING. SECOND ISSUE OCCURRED A FEW MINUTES LATER WHILE BRAKING ON A DESCENT, GOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. MY FRONT LEFT TIRE WENT OVER A MANHOLE COVER WHICH CAUSED A MILD BUMP, WHICH RESULTED IN A MOMENTARY RELEASE OF THE BRAKES. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW LAST WEEK (MAY 13, 2010), HAS APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, AND HAS NO RECALLS OUTSTANDING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331200
Official recalls
10Oct 4, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Jun 30, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Feb 12, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System:software
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Jun 5, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Jan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Feb 9, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS AND LEXUS HS250H PASSENGER VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED INCONSISTENT BRAKE FEEL AFTER ABS ACTUATION DURING SLOW AND STEADY APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON ROUGH OR SLICK ROAD SURFACES. STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED COMPARED WITH A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION FOR A GIVEN PEDAL FORCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE RELATIVE TO A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWRITE THE PROGRAMMING OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
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NHTSA investigations
4DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
PE10006 · Braking Performance, Hybrid Vehicle
Opened Feb 3, 2010 · Closed Jul 12, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module ; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Additional source detail variants (7)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The subject vehicles are the first model year of a new design generation of the Prius model line.The vehicles are powered by a hybrid drive system that uses both a regenerative braking system, which converts vehicle momentum into electrical energy to be stored in onboard batteries, and a hydraulic brake system more typical of the brake system used on non-hybrid vehicles.As is the case for other similarly designed hybrid vehicles the interaction and management of the two braking systems during ABS braking is complex and requires a sophisticated control system.In a February 9, 2010 Defect Information Report, Toyota advised the agency of its plans to conduct a safety recall to address inconsistent brake feel and increased stopping distances that may occur during braking events requiring ABS operation, such as would occur when braking on rough or low friction road surfaces.Toyota will reprogram the ABS control unit with improved software that addresses this condition.Based on Toyota's action the investigation is closed. ODI will continue to monitor the subject vehicles' performance and will take further action as future circumstances dictate.
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