2010 Toyota Prius recalls

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

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

All recalls

18V684000 · 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 201816V487000 · 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 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 201310V039000 · 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