Toyota Prius Recalls
9 recalls affecting the Toyota Prius (0–2021).
9
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
9
Total recalls
What this means for Toyota Prius owners
9 of 9 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 5 Oct 2021. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2021 Toyota Prius Prius 1.8L Hybrid, Prius I-TECH 1.8L Hybrid
Due to a software fault in the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) a loss of motive power may occur while driving. If this should happen, warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle’s hybrid system would shut down.
Light Vehicle
5 Oct 2021
0 Toyota PRIUS
The 12 volt auxiliary battery may stop charging due to improper soldering on the circuit board in the vehicles DC/DC converter.
Light Vehicle
4 July 2019
2018–2019 Toyota PRIUS
The 12 volt auxiliary battery may stop charging due to improper soldering on the circuit board in the vehicles DC/DC converter.
Light Vehicle
4 July 2019
2015–2018 Toyota PRIUS
Affected vehicles have an engine wire harness connected to the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit located within the engine compartment. A portion of the wire harness could contact the connector cover and wear over time, causing an electrical short circuit.
Light Vehicle
13 Sept 2018
0 Toyota Prius
During normal vehicle operation, the parking brake cable could disengage from the rear brake calliper, causing the parking brake to become inoperative.
Light Vehicle
13 Oct 2016
0 Toyota PRIUS
The software used to control the boost converter contained within the hybrid system intelligent power module, during high-load driving such as accelerating from a stop, may cause higher thermal stress on the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors. These transistors could deform or become damaged, resulting in various warning lights illuminating and in most cases the vehicle will enter failsafe mode. The vehicle can still be driven certain distances but with reduced motive power.
Light Vehicle
13 Feb 2014
0 Toyota PRIUS
There is a possibility that a fatigue crack could develop inside the accumulator within the brake booster pump assembly.
Light Vehicle
7 June 2013
0 Toyota PRIUS
There is a possibility that the electric motor installed in the hybrid system water pump may stop functioning, leading to illumination of various warning lights on the instrument panel.
Light Vehicle
20 Nov 2012
0 Toyota PRIUS
Due to insufficient harness treatment of some extension shafts, the splines that connect the extension shaft to the steering gear box may deform over time.
Light Vehicle
16 Nov 2012
Toyota Prius recall questions
How do I check if my Toyota Prius has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Toyota Prius is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Toyota Prius - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.