Toyota Prius recalls

29 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V049000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallWater may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.ElectricalFree replacement141KunitsJan 2825V744000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingBack Over Prevention recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1.0MunitsOct 202524V548000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.EquipmentFree repair34KunitsJul 202424V274000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallWater may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.ElectricalFree replacement56KunitsApr 202421V734000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may falsely detect an error and shut down the hybrid system, causing a loss of drive power.Engine & powertrainFree software update8,411unitsSep 202120V369000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingHybrid Propulsion System recallExcessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the…ElectricalFree software update267KunitsJun 202019V876000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallAn electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge to go…ElectricalFree replacement3,751unitsDec 201919V544000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectronic Stability Control (esc) recallThe brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement6,925unitsJul 201919V244000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallThe text on the load capacity label may become illegible.EquipmentFree repair3,634unitsMar 201918V684000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingHybrid Propulsion System recallExcessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the…ElectricalFree software update807KunitsOct 201818V579000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallA portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection…ElectricalFree replacement192KunitsSep 201818V085000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallThe air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front…Air bagsFree replacement49KunitsJan 201817V658000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingHybrid Propulsion System recallA capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.ElectricalFree replacement6unitsOct 201717V295000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Tires recallThe spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.TiresFree repair409unitsMay 201716V741000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingParking Brake recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.Brakes & stabilityFree repair92KunitsOct 201616V672000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallAn air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.Air bagsFree replacement7,817unitsSep 201616V487000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallA weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger…Air bagsFree repair482KunitsJun 201616V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase7,749unitsJun 201614V743000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase3,233unitsNov 201414V053000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system)…ElectricalFree software update698KunitsFeb 201413V235000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingService Brakes recallNitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.Brakes & stabilityReplacement87KunitsJun 201313V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThese vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added.EquipmentFix in development7,525unitsApr 201313V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcAir Bags recallDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these…Air bagsFree repair3,235unitsJan 201312V537000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSteering recallThe affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection…Steering & suspensionFree replacement670KunitsNov 201212V536000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingEngine And Engine Cooling recallDuring manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire.Engine & powertrainFree replacement351KunitsNov 201211V304000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingSteering recallThe steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.Steering & suspensionFree replacement52KunitsJun 201110V039000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Service Brakes, Air recallToyota is recalling certain model year 2010 toyota prius and lexus hs250h passenger vehicles. customers have experienced…Brakes & stabilityFree repair149KunitsFeb 201010V036000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallSoutheast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of…EquipmentFree repair153KunitsFeb 201010V035000 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.Equipment recallGulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal…EquipmentFree repair271KunitsFeb 2010