2011 Toyota Prius Air Bags Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 38 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- part recall · 10 records
- issue failure · 9 records
- recall issue · 8 records
- failure parts · 7 records
- recall notified · 5 records
- safety recall · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bags failed to deploy after being rear ended straight on at 55 mph, not a single airbag deployed.
Crash reported
ODI 11174374
Air Bags · Electrical System · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 toyota prius. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and a cement barrier. The air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The contact sustained back, neck, and chest injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11142471
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Horn does not work when wheels are straight. Horn works when wheels are turned completely left only. I believe it is the spiral cable assembly. Toyota wants $1,093.00 to repair this problem. Other toyota vehicles have placed a recall on this issue. This issue should be recalled on this vehicle. Have researched this safety problem on other prius vehicles and many others have had the same horn problems. Affected…
ODI 11122748
Air Bags · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
2011 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice for curtain shield air bag inflators. *as the consumer was advised the aftermaket moon roof disrupted the effectiveness of the airbag. *js
ODI 11139768
Air Bags
2011 toyota prius. Consumer writes in regard airbag not deploying after vehicle crashed and safety recall no 18v-684. *as
Crash reported
ODI 11190710
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated…
ODI 10991022
Air Bags
Car had recall for curtain shield airbags. Took automobile to dealer to perform corrective action for recall. Dealer states they will not perform repair at all, as there is an after market sunroof installed. Dealer that originally sold car installed sunroof prior to my purchasing the car new. They will not assist in finding a solution. Toyota customer care said they would not help and that they are not obligated to…
ODI 10956651
Air Bags
Safety recall nhtsa # 16v487l has been out since june 28th and the recall notice from toyota (safety recall g0u) mentions the installation of retention brackets.now 5 months have passed and there is still no installation going on to avoid this perosinal injury safety hazard. Even though no injuries/deaths have been reported so far, this causes a potential health hazard when the curtain shield airbags deploy. How can…
ODI 10926056
Air Bags
Takata recall toyota notified me of the recall of the airbag months ago, but they don't have the parts to fix it. Isn't this unsafe? Don't they have a legal obligation to fix this in a timely manner?
ODI 10919228
Air Bags
Repeated call to world toyota atlanta dealership requesting fix for recall not acted on. Service person stated they will contact me in a couple of days on 10-25-16. )there call on 10-26-16 service person named lewis stated no record of call. Would contact me and has not. On 10-26 my call totoyota "experience center" stated they could not get in touch with dealership after calling them. Still can not get recall work…
ODI 10927288
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated…
ODI 10917264
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10913830
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10904901
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sterling mccall toyota (located at 9400 southwest fwy, houston, tx) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the…
ODI 11019096
Air Bags
I received a safety recall notice (interim notice) regarding defective air bags involving defective welds on air bag infiltrators. I telephoned the dealer to schedule a repair. The dealer said it could be many months before toyota comes up with a fix for this defect. They refused to replace the airbag or give me a rental vehicle. I do not think my family and i should have to drive a vehicle with a known defect that…
ODI 10898755
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10896439
Air Bags
The csa recall was issued over a month ago and nothing has happening. I feel like this is not done in a timely manner. I haven't experienced an problem with the curtain shield air bag in my prius, but that's not the point. I could have and there's no indication of when the remedy will be available. I'm an attorney and i think they're asking for a class-action lawsuit. I didn't enter my phone number because that's…
ODI 10893278
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota prius .the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/13/16 *bf updated 03/13/17.*jb
ODI 10899564
Air Bags
Takata recall 6/28/2016. This can potentially kill vehicle passengers if not addressed
ODI 10955606
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/11/2017*ct consumer stated she…
ODI 10920327
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10913726
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10909874
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10893954
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The car was traveling at about 40mph when we t boned another car that entered our lane illegally. My wife applied the brakes and we skidded for about 10 yards before hitting the other car. Neither the seat belt restraining system nor the air bag system operated.
Crash reported
ODI 10874869
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v487000 (air bags) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10898697