Common problems with the Toyota Prius
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Toyota Prius, for which Toyota has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Toyota Prius. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Toyota Prius have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest Prius’s Issues in the EU
Due to incorrect programming, the electronic control unit (ECU) of the hybrid vehicle may incorrectly determine the position of the transmission … .
The programming of the Pre-Collision System (PCS) feature may be improper, which could cause the application of the pre-crash brake assist … .
An electrical short circuit may occur in the instrument panel. This may cause the speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge to malfunction, … .
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Toyota Prius Owners’ Reviews.
Latest Prius’s Issues in the UK
- TOYOTA PRIUS (2020 – 2021) – THE PRE-CRASH BRAKE ASSISTon 09. 08. 2021
TOYOTA PRIUS (28/08/2020 – 25/05/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed.
- TOYOTA PRIUS (2014 – 2015) – THE HYBRID UNIT MAY SHUT DOWNon 27. 07. 2020
TOYOTA PRIUS (05/02/2014 – 06/11/2015) RECALL: Problem description: Under certain circumstances, the hybrid unit may shut down and cause a loss ... .
- TOYOTA PRIUS PHV (2015 – 2018) – THE DRIVER’S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCHon 09. 03. 2020
TOYOTA PRIUS PHV (27/11/2015 – 12/01/2018) RECALL: Problem description: An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for ... .