2010 Toyota Prius safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
183
complaints reporting a crash
13
complaints reporting fire
10
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 48 report injuries (65 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2010 Toyota Prius vehicles were involved in 121 fatal crashes with 68 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskExcessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may… · Oct 4, 2018
- Crash riskA weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both… · Jun 30, 2016
- Fire riskElectrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is… · Jun 2, 2016
- Fire riskAffected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may… · Nov 19, 2014
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the… · Feb 12, 2014
- Crash riskNitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak… · Jun 5, 2013
- Crash riskDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers… · Jan 16, 2013
- Crash riskService Brakes, Air · Feb 9, 2010