Toyota Prius Hybrid Propulsion System Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 7
- Years with records
- 2007–2014
- Stored years
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 21 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- hybrid propulsion · 10 records
- propulsion system · 10 records
- hybrid system · 7 records
- check hybrid · 6 records
- warning indicator · 5 records
- indicator illuminated · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. While driving 70 mph, the check engine and two unknown warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the check hybrid system and "stop the vehicle at a safe place' messages appeared on the instrument panel. Furthermore, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was able to park on the shoulder of a road. The vehicle was towed to an…
ODI 11282323
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. In addition, the check hybrid system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to toyota of redlands (located at [redacted], redlands, ca 92374, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge was inoperable, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11196686
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system); however, the parts were not available. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 11164995
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The dealer (south bay toyota, 18416 s western ave, gardena, ca 90248, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the vehicle only accelerated to 9 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The…
ODI 11160980
Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The dealer (toyota carlsbad, 5424 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that a technician at the dealer did not know about the recall and stated that it was a…
ODI 11155937
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
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact called frederick chevrolet at [redacted] (located at [redacted], lebanon, pa 17042) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had…
ODI 11166043
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle shook and smoke emitted through the vents of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to an…
Fire reported
ODI 11152617