CAR CAME OUT OF THE CAR WASH AND AS I GOT READY TO PULL OUT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A RAPID BEEP. PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND FELT NO RESISTANCE LIKE BRAKES DID NOT EXIST. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER (RIGHT TOYOTA ON FRANK LLOYD - SCOTTSDALE AZ) - DEALER RAN A SOFTWARE TO FIX IT (PART OF A RECALL) BUT THAT DID NOT…
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CAR CAME OUT OF THE CAR WASH AND AS I GOT READY TO PULL OUT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A RAPID BEEP. PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND FELT NO RESISTANCE LIKE BRAKES DID NOT EXIST. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER (RIGHT TOYOTA ON FRANK LLOYD - SCOTTSDALE AZ) - DEALER RAN A SOFTWARE TO FIX IT (PART OF A RECALL) BUT THAT DID NOT FI X THE ISSUE. DEALER ASKED ME TO HAVE HYDRO BOOSTER PUMP AND THE ASSEMBLY REPLACED - THEY CHARGED ME $4200 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I WAS FORCED TO PAY AS THEY SAID THEY TRIED TO FIX IT THROUGHT HE SOFTWARE BUT IT DID NOT. I FEEL THAT TOYOTA IS REPSONSIBLE FOR THE SYSTEM FAILURE - THE BRAKES ARE CRITICAL - THEY SUDDENLY STOPED WORKING. IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF I WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE FAILURE SHOULD BE GRADUAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A CERTAIN WARNING IF THE PUMP WAS MALFUNCTIONING. I NEED YOUR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBELF RO PAYING THE INVOICE.
NHTSA ODI #10717434
92,000 miles · May 10, 2015
Service Brakes
I HAVE NOTICE A DEFINITE RELEASE IN BRAKING ACTION WHEN MY 2010 PRIUS GOES OVER A PATCH OF BUMPY ROAD, WITHIN 1 MINUTE OF LEAVING MY HOME AND GOING DOWN THE BLOCK. I EXPERIENCE THIS "RELEASE" OF BRAKING AS A SUDDEN BRIEF ACCELERATION THAT OCCURS WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN WHILE GOING OVER THE BUMPY …
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I HAVE NOTICE A DEFINITE RELEASE IN BRAKING ACTION WHEN MY 2010 PRIUS GOES OVER A PATCH OF BUMPY ROAD, WITHIN 1 MINUTE OF LEAVING MY HOME AND GOING DOWN THE BLOCK. I EXPERIENCE THIS "RELEASE" OF BRAKING AS A SUDDEN BRIEF ACCELERATION THAT OCCURS WHILE THERE IS PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN WHILE GOING OVER THE BUMPY PATCH OF ROAD ( A 20 FOOT STRETCH OF ROAD WITH NUMEROUS SHALLOW POTHOLES). I BOUGH THIS CAR USED IN SEPTEMBER 2013. (IT HAD 80,000 MILES ON IT AND A HISTORY OF TRAVEL OVER GRAVEL ROADS). ON MARCH 20, 2014, THE LOCAL DEALER DID THE E0E RECALL REPAIR ON THE MOTOR GENERATOR ECU AND THE POWER MANAGEMENT ECU, TO CORRECT ISSUES RELATED TO HARD ACCELERATION. AT THE SAME TIME, THE DEALER DID THE OLDER TOYOTA RECALL REPAIR ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR ISSUE. I HAVE NOT NOTICED THIS BRAKING RELEASE ISSUE LATER IN THE DAY. IT SEEMS TO BE MOST NOTICEABLE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, IN THE FIRST MINUTE OR TWO OF DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #10715561
60,000 miles · May 2, 2015
Air BagsPower TrainService BrakesCrash
I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE GARAGE AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO TO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, I WOULD TIP OVERATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE NOT WORKING SO I SHIFTED THE CAR TO REVERSE AND IT SPEED OUT OF THE GARAGE UP AN EMBANKMENT INTO A FENCE. IT. WAS UP ON IT'S…
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I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE GARAGE AND WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO TO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, I WOULD TIP OVERATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES AND THEY WERE NOT WORKING SO I SHIFTED THE CAR TO REVERSE AND IT SPEED OUT OF THE GARAGE UP AN EMBANKMENT INTO A FENCE. IT. WAS UP ON IT'S SIDE AND I WAS AFRAID THAT IT WOULD TIP OVER SO IN AN ATTEMPT TO BRING IT DOWN LEVEL I SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND IT SPEED OFF FORWARD IT THEN JUMPED A ROW OF BUSHES INTO THE FRONT YARD AND DID A LARGE CIRCLE IN THE FRONT YARD MISSING THREE LARGE PINE TREES AND HITTING A SMALL TREE THAT ENDED UP STOPPING THE CAR AND DEPLOYED THE AIR BAG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10714161
27,892 miles · Apr 22, 2015
Service Brakes
THE TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER FAILURE ON OUR 2010 PRIUS AT 27892 MILES. TOYOTA DECLINED TO EXTEND THE BRAKE RECALL THAT COVERED 2010 CARS WITH A PRODUCTION DATE BEFORE NOVEMBER 2009. OUR CAR HAS A MARCH 2010 PRODUCTION DATE. CLEARLY TOYOTA WAS ASSEMBLING CARS WITH FAULTY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS A…
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THE TOYOTA DEALER DIAGNOSED A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER FAILURE ON OUR 2010 PRIUS AT 27892 MILES. TOYOTA DECLINED TO EXTEND THE BRAKE RECALL THAT COVERED 2010 CARS WITH A PRODUCTION DATE BEFORE NOVEMBER 2009. OUR CAR HAS A MARCH 2010 PRODUCTION DATE. CLEARLY TOYOTA WAS ASSEMBLING CARS WITH FAULTY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS AND BOOSTERS AND THEY SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL TO COVER THOSE CARS. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $2760. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10712153
89,000 miles · Apr 3, 2015
Service Brakes
AS I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR JOLTED AS IF I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THE BRAKES LOST PRESSURE RESULTING IN ME HAVING TO PRESS THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AFTER I FIRST GOT THE VEH…
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AS I WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE CAR JOLTED AS IF I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THE BRAKES LOST PRESSURE RESULTING IN ME HAVING TO PRESS THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO GET IT TO STOP. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AFTER I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2010. IN SEPT. 2010, THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, CAUSING ME TO SLIDE INTO THE ROW AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WILL ALSO JOLT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE OR BUMP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THIS CHECK ON 4/2/15 AT TOYOTA OF LEWISVILLE, IN LEWISVILLE, TX. THEY CLAIM THAT EVERYTHING CHECKS OUT FINE ON THE BRAKES AND THEY CAN NOT GET IT TO REPLICATE THE JOLT OR PRESSURE FAILURE. PER TOYOTA OF LEWISVILLE, THE CAR DID HAVE A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES, WHICH WAS REPAIRED AT TOYOTA OF IRVING, BUT THE BRAKES ARE STILL EXHIBITING PROBLEMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10703589
90 miles · Mar 14, 2015
Service Brakes
THIS BRAKE PROBLEMS HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES BRAKING POWER FOR A BRIEF TIME THEN STARTS TO WORK AGAIN IF THE BRAKE PEDAL REMAINS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IS QUITE FRIGHTENING. THE CAR WAS BROUG…
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THIS BRAKE PROBLEMS HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES BRAKING POWER FOR A BRIEF TIME THEN STARTS TO WORK AGAIN IF THE BRAKE PEDAL REMAINS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS A NUMBER OF TIMES AND IS QUITE FRIGHTENING. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR THE RECALL AND SAFERCAR.GOV STATES THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS. WHEN WE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE TOYOTA DEALER WE ARE TOLD THIS PROBLEM IS "NORMAL" AND THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO. (HOWEVER, I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY FIXED IT IN THE NEXT MODEL YEAR.) IN MY OPINION THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND IT HAS BEEN COMPLAINED ABOUT ONLINE BY OTHER PRIUS OWNERS. I ASK THE NHTSA TO REQUIRE TOYOTA TO FIX THIS IN THE NAME OF SAFETY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10694269
27,000 miles · Mar 12, 2015
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. THE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED. THE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA ODI #10693885
100,444 miles · Mar 8, 2015
Service BrakesCrash
IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS EXISTING THE I5 RAM, WHEN I BUMPED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SPEEDED UP MORE, I CONTINUE TO PUMP THE BRAKE, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING, THEN I TRIED CORRECTING, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK, THE VEHICLE KEPT ON DRIVING, FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS COME TO STOP BY THE WALL OF THE I5, IT THEN BOUNCED VEHICLE BACKWAR…
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IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS EXISTING THE I5 RAM, WHEN I BUMPED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SPEEDED UP MORE, I CONTINUE TO PUMP THE BRAKE, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING, THEN I TRIED CORRECTING, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK, THE VEHICLE KEPT ON DRIVING, FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS COME TO STOP BY THE WALL OF THE I5, IT THEN BOUNCED VEHICLE BACKWARDS AND FINALLY THE VEHICLE COME TO STOP AFTER THE SHIFT BROKE, CAUSEING A TOTALLY CRASH, MEANING, NO MATTER HOW HARED I STEP ON THE BRAKE, IT DIDN'T STOP, IT FELT LIKE THERE WAS NO BRAKE SYSTEM. I ONLY BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 6 DAYS EARLIER, AND IT WAS MY THIRD TIME DRIVING IT. I HAVE BEEN A DRIVE FOR 7 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY INCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10692863
78,000 miles · Feb 6, 2015
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other
1 ORIGINAL RECALL DID NOTHING CONCERNING HITTING A POTHOLE AND LOSING BRAKES FOR 20 +- FEET..RESULT..ALWAY GIVE YOURSELF 20 EXTRA FEET AND PRAY. 2 ANTILOCK ON PACKED SNOW OR ICE RESULTS IN TOTAL LOST OF BRAKES..RESULT EITHER DRIVE INTO A SNOW BANK OR GO THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND PRAY AGAIN. SO I GUESS TOYOTA ACCEPTS THE FACT…
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1 ORIGINAL RECALL DID NOTHING CONCERNING HITTING A POTHOLE AND LOSING BRAKES FOR 20 +- FEET..RESULT..ALWAY GIVE YOURSELF 20 EXTRA FEET AND PRAY. 2 ANTILOCK ON PACKED SNOW OR ICE RESULTS IN TOTAL LOST OF BRAKES..RESULT EITHER DRIVE INTO A SNOW BANK OR GO THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND PRAY AGAIN. SO I GUESS TOYOTA ACCEPTS THE FACT THEY CHOOSE TO GIVE YOU STEERING CONTROL TO SAVE YOURSELF AND HOPE YOU ARE NOT AT A RAILROAD CROSSING! THERE IS NO PULSATING LIKE OTHER VEHICLES. 3 IF YOU ARE STOPPED ON ICE /SNOW...WITHOUT TRACTION CAR DOES NOT ROCK ..DOES NOT WANT TO MOVE... FOR STUDY CAN A METAL STUD TIRE BE MADE FOR PRIUSES???WOULD IT HELP OR SELL CAR ONLY IN FLORIDA.. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10681695
126,990 miles · Jan 28, 2015
Service Brakes
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 70MPH I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD BUT SHORT. ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER A BUNCH OF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. PRETTY MUCH HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP SO I WOULD GET OFF THE BRAKES AND START THE SLOWING/STOPPING PROCESS OVER …
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WHILE DRIVING AROUND 70MPH I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD BUT SHORT. ABOUT 5 SECONDS LATER A BUNCH OF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. PRETTY MUCH HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP SO I WOULD GET OFF THE BRAKES AND START THE SLOWING/STOPPING PROCESS OVER AGAIN. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE MODE (ABS ACCUMULATOR NITROGEN GAS LEAKED INTO BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID WHEN ACCUMULATOR CRACKED) AS OTHER CARS (PRIUS AND LEXUS HYBRIDS) THAT TOYOTA DID RECALL BUT MY CAR IS OUTSIDE OF THE CURRENT RECALL SCOPE. IF THIS WAS NOT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S DRY ROAD A MAJOR INCIDENT COULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE GRABBING/ LOCKING UP OF THE BRAKES. *TR
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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