CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (3 reports).
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Side curtain airbag inflator may eject into cabin
A weld in the curtain shield airbag inflator can crack, which may cause one or both parts of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Most common 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
TOYOTA DEALER IN BUENA PARK ( AUTO NATION) INFORMED ME THAT MY TOYOTA VEHICLE REQUIRES REPAIR SERVICE AS PART OF A MANUFACTURE'S RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO 18V-684) AND AUTO NATION WILL PERFORM ANY REPAIRS SUBJECT TO RECALL NOTICE AT NO CHARGE AS PER ATTACHED COPY HERE, THIS MANUFACTURE'S RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED AN INVERT FAILURE WITH CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS RELATED TO THIS CONDITION,THE INVERTER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. ON FEBRUARY 26, 2019, I WENT TO AUTO NATION AND EXPLAINED THAT THE ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALER REPLACED INVERTER AND ENGINE COOLANT ON THIS HYBRID VEHICLEON NOVEMBER 15, 2015 AND THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND DROVE INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL EVEN WITH THE CONTACT STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CORNER OF A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE AND FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT UNTIL THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDED FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER (CUMBERLAND TOYOTA, 1540 INTERSTATE DR, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501, (931) 272-3719) PRIOR TO THE CRASH A
THIS RECALL NO LONGER APPEARS ON YOUR WEBSITE: 2010-2014 PRIUS RECALL HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CRO/NEWS/2014/02/TOYOTA-RECALLS-1-9-MILLION-PRIUS-HYBRIDS-FOR-SHUTDOWN-RISK/INDEX.HTM
THE BRAKE SYSTEM ABS NOT WORKS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE STREET WHEN THE SYSTEM ABS STOPPED WORKING AND THE WARNING LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS LOWERED UNEXPECTEDLY AND THE CAR CONTINUES NON-STOP UNTIL THE PEDAL IS REPEATEDLY DEPRESSED AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC IN DEALER TOYOTA , KENDALL TOYOTA (10943 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156), SYSTEM ABS/VSC/TRAC NOT WORKING, (CODE C1391: ABNORMAL LEAK IN ACCUMULATOR). DATE SEPTEMBER 20 THE 2017. WARNING: 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. DEALER COS
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2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid questions
Does the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid: Side curtain airbag inflator may eject into cabin. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Engine (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?
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