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Toyota Prius Plug-In

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

12,544

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

1,278

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

23

Injuries

530

Crashes

1,006

Fires

67

Top reported issues — Toyota Prius Plug-In

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Operating state

5,556

Lighting behavior

3,759

Braking behavior

3,456

Reporting mechanism

2,146

Electrical issue

1,564

Driver assistance issue

1,537

Condition issue

1,355

Performance issue

723

Engine behavior

678

Noise

524

Safety restraint issue

462

Electrified system issue

409

Vibration/harshness

391

Thermal issue

348

Fluid issue

331

Safety restraint behavior

322

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

322

Powering on/off behavior

315

Access/entry issue

261

Steering behavior

239

Ride/handling behavior

149

Infotainment behavior

139

Starting behavior

132

Recent change

109

Smell

61

HVAC behavior

54

Communication/network issue

11

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Crash

Pulling out of a parking stall, when put vehicle in drive, the engine revved up and accelerated - vehicle crashed, the brakes did not work- there was skid marks. Floor mats are factory OEM were installed properly. I did not hit the accelerator and I am in good health and mind. I have driving for over 30 years, never had and accident nor a ticket! - A county officer was at the seen and left me with vehicle that had to be towed away. The Vehicle is a total loss. I have insurance but felt that…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Brake actuator had been making noises and it finally stopped working on 7/14/26. Thankfully my car was and stopped and parked. The car has 137k miles on it, one owner and no explanation of what caused this. There were no accidents, abuse, or failure to maintenance.

2019 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 13, 2026


Frequency when I start car makes a very loud , painful high pitch noise for anywhere from 5-15 seconds

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The brake light, abs light, and traction control light is on. This was a known issue with Toyota Prius. They extended the warranty but failed to adequately notify user. I believe this is a serious safety issue and should be a recall as it affects the adequate stopping of a car, not just an extended warranty.

2022 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


Crash

Brake

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 6, 2026


Unknown. There were a multitude of codes that appeared on the diagnostics causing problems with engine. The temperature, brake, tire sensor lights are all on. The cruise control is not working. White smoke emitting from tail pipe and engine. Main engine coolant leaking. Car overheating rapidly.

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


The traction control, abs, and emergency brake light came on. We checked and the code produced was C1391. There’s a humming noise every 10 or so seconds when idle. The humming noise is also present when braking. We did some research and this appears to be an issue with Toyota Prius. We called the dealership and were informed that this was not a known issue. Thank you.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


My 2012 Toyota Prius is experiencing brake actuator pump failure, presenting diagnostic trouble codes C1253 (brake actuator pump motor stuck/locked) and C1256 (brake actuator pump motor overcurrent). These codes trigger ABS, brake, and VSC warning lights and disable ABS and stability control. Toyota previously acknowledged this exact defect under Customer Support Program ZJB, which covered 2010-2015 Prius vehicles for brake booster and brake booster pump assembly failures triggered by these…

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jul 1, 2026


I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a catastrophic brake component failure on my 2013 Toyota Prius, occurring at less than 83,000 miles. The vehicle’s Brake Master Cylinder/Actuator Assembly has suffered an internal hydraulic pressure leak, causing the electric booster pump to run continuously to prevent a total loss of braking assist. This is a well-documented manufacturing defect that directly compromises passenger safety, drastically increases stopping distances, and threatens a…

2016 TOYOTA PRIUS

Filed Jun 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on and running, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages Braking Power Low - Stop in a Safe Place”, “See Owner's Manual, Braking Power Low - Visit the Dealer, and ABS Malfunction - See Dealer were displayed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and DTC: C14B6 was…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.