Toyota Prius recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Toyota Prius, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 28, 2026Crash risk2023–2026 Toyota Prius, 2025–2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023–2024 Toyota Prius Prime — Latches/locks/linkages
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
26V049000 · 141K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Oct 30, 2025Crash risk2023–2025 Lexus ES, 2023–2025 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2024–2025 Lexus GX and 37 other models — Back Over Prevention
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V744000 · 1.0M units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jul 23, 2024Crash risk2024 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2023–2024 Toyota BZ4X, 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid and 19 other models — Equipment
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
24V548000 · 34K units · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Apr 17, 2024Crash risk2023–2024 Toyota Prius, 2023–2024 Toyota Prius Prime — Electrical System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
24V274000 · 56K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sep 22, 2021Crash risk2022 Toyota Prius, 2022 Toyota Prius Prime — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power.
21V734000 · 8K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 24, 2020Crash risk2013–2015 Toyota Prius, 2014–2017 Toyota Prius V — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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.
20V369000 · 267K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Dec 11, 2019Crash risk2019 Toyota Prius — Electrical System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
19V876000 · 4K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jul 24, 2019Crash risk2019 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2019 Lexus LC500, 2019 Lexus LS Hybrid and 6 other models — Service Brakes
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
19V544000 · 7K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Mar 27, 2019Crash risk2019 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2019 Toyota Avalon, 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and 14 other models — Equipment
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
19V244000 · 4K units · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Oct 4, 2018Crash risk2010–2014 Toyota Prius, 2012–2014 Toyota Prius V — Hybrid Propulsion System
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.
18V684000 · 807K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sep 5, 2018Fire risk2016–2018 Toyota Prius — Electrical System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
18V579000 · 192K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jan 31, 2018Crash risk2015–2016 Lexus NX, 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2016 Lexus RX350 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
18V085000 · 49K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Oct 18, 2017Crash risk2016 Toyota Prius — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
17V658000 · 6 units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- May 2, 2017Crash risk2017 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2017 Toyota 86, 2017 Toyota Avalon and 12 other models — Tires
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
17V295000 · 409 units · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Oct 14, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Toyota Prius — Parking Brake
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
16V741000 · 92K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sep 16, 2016Crash risk2016 Toyota Prius — Air Bags
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
16V672000 · 8K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 30, 2016Crash risk2011–2012 Lexus CT Hybrid, 2010–2012 Toyota Prius, 2010–2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid — Air Bags
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.
16V487000 · 482K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 2, 2016Fire risk2005–2011 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2005–2010 Toyota Avalon, 1988–2010 Toyota Camry and 11 other models — Seats
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.
16V396000 · 8K units · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Nov 19, 2014Fire risk2007–2011 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2006–2010 Toyota Avalon, 2006–2011 Toyota Camry and 10 other models — Seats
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.
14V743000 · 3K units · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Feb 12, 2014Crash risk2010–2014 Toyota Prius — Hybrid Propulsion System
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.
14V053000 · 698K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 5, 2013Crash risk2010 Lexus HS, 2010 Toyota Prius — Service Brakes
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.
13V235000 · 87K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Apr 9, 2013Crash risk2013 Scion FR-S, 2012 Scion TC, 2011 Scion XB and 16 other models — Equipment
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
13V123000 · 8K units · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Jan 16, 2013Crash risk2009–2012 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2009–2010 Toyota Avalon, 2009–2012 Toyota Camry and 13 other models — 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.
13V014000 · 3K units · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Nov 14, 2012Crash risk2004–2009 Toyota Prius — Steering
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
12V537000 · 670K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Nov 14, 2012Crash risk2009–2011 Toyota FCHV-Adv, 2004–2009 Toyota Prius — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
12V536000 · 351K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Jun 1, 2011Crash risk2001–2003 Toyota Prius — Steering
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 PRIUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28, 2000, THROUGH MAY 30, 2003. THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN REDUCED ELECTRIC STEERING ASSISTANCE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN.
11V304000 · 52K units · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Feb 9, 2010Crash risk2010 Lexus HS, 2010 Toyota Prius — Service Brakes, Air
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.
10V039000 · 149K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 3, 2010Safety2005–2010 Scion TC, 2005–2010 Scion XB, 2006–2010 Scion XD and 18 other models — Equipment
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.
10V035000 · 271K units · GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
- Feb 3, 2010Crash risk2006–2010 Scion TC, 2005–2006 Scion XA, 2006–2010 Scion XB and 17 other models — Equipment
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.
10V036000 · 153K units · SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
- Oct 5, 2009Crash risk2007–2010 Lexus ES350, 2006–2010 Lexus IS, 2005–2010 Toyota Avalon and 5 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
09V388000 · 4.4M units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 19, 2006Crash risk2001–2002 Toyota Echo, 2001–2002 Toyota Prius — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.
06V266000 · 35K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 31, 2006Safety2004–2006 Toyota Prius — Steering
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
06V188000 · 171K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 3, 2006Crash risk2006 Lexus GS, 2006 Lexus IS, 2004–2006 Lexus LS and 6 other models — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
06V096000 · 133 units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 22, 2004Crash risk2004 Lexus RX330, 2004 Toyota Prius — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE.
04V558000 · 183K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 21, 2000Safety2001 Toyota Prius — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT CAN OCCUR IN THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER ASSIST OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE TORQUE SENSOR COULD SEND IMPROPER ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.
00V285000 · 2K units · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.