Toyota PRIUS

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTERUS

    An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    A front passenger air bag that unintentionally inflates can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTERUS

    If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERUS

    If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

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    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERUS

    Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREUS

    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE RELATIVE TO A CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    SEATSUS

    If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level. Driving with an inoperative display can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREUS

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTERUS

    The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONSUS

    A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONSUS

    A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.