Toyota Prius recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 26 safety recalls naming the Toyota Prius, launched from 2005 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Toyota Prius recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 26
- 2005 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 16 March 2026
- R/2026/027
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Toyota Prius recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Relay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius
R/2026/027, launched 16 March 2026, 2,235 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: For affected vehicles that are equipped with an electric rear door lock system which includes a door opener switch and a rear door lock release actuator If the seal performance for this switch is reduced this can temporarily allow water to enter the switch which can cause the switch to activate and the door could open unexpectedly.
Remedy: Installation of relay and wire harness.
INCORRECT PROGRAMMING IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION STATUS MIGHT CAUSE HYBRID SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN
R/2021/332, launched 18 October 2021, 96 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to incorrect programming the hybrid vehicle ECU can incorrectly determine that the validation signal is erroneous for the shifter position
Remedy: Reprogram the Hybrid ECU.
THE PRE-CRASH BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION CAN BE DELAYED
R/2021/260, launched 9 August 2021, 540 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed.
Remedy: Reprogram the Brake booster assembly with master cylinder ECU.
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE HYBRID UNIT MAY SHUT DOWN AND CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER
R/2020/190, launched 27 July 2020, 55,724 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Auris
Defect: Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power.
Remedy: Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH
R/2020/025, launched 9 March 2020, 11,670 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt
Remedy: Replace driver side seat inner belt.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE COMBINATION METER COULD OCCUR
R/2019/440, launched 27 January 2020, 148 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur.
Remedy: Inspect and replace the meter circuit plate based on the inspection result
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED COVERS COULD PREVENT THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING
R/2019/333, launched 4 November 2019, 3,887 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Auris, C-HR, Urban Cruiser, Verso
Defect: Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side air bag from deploying properly.
Remedy: Inspect the covers installed on the front seats and replace any incorrectly installed covers
BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING
R/2019/248, launched 4 November 2019, 2,146 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Camry, RAV4
Defect: An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating
Remedy: Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS
R/2018/293, launched 14 January 2019, 55,519 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Auris
Defect: The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
Remedy: Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER
R/2018/240, launched 1 October 2018, 32,393 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-HR
Defect: Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.
THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FUSE MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2017/309, launched 4 December 2017, 1,399 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
INVERTOR CAPACITOR MAY NOT BE SECURE
R/2017/286, launched 4 December 2017, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Ch-R Hybrid
Defect: The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly
AIRBAG MAY INCORRECTLY DEPLOY
R/2016/213, launched 28 November 2016, 691 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Lexus RX
Defect: The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. This may allow leakage of compressed gas and partial inflation of the airbag without a deployment command.
Remedy: Replace passenger airbag unit.
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2016/237, launched 21 November 2016, 4,617 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the cable could disengage at the pedal end causing the parking brake to become inoperative.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE
R/2016/152, launched 22 September 2016, 72,891 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Auris, Lexus CT2000H
Defect: The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at that location. The crack could expand over time and eventually fuel may leak from the crack when the vehicle has a full tank. Fuel or fuel vapour in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY
R/2016/153, launched 12 September 2016, 34,135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Lexus CT2000H
Defect: On affected vehicles the curtain side air bag inflator may have a crack in a weld. If this crack propagates gas may leak and in certain conditions partially in inflate the air bag.
Remedy: On affected vehicles install retention brackets on the curtain shield air bag inflators.
LOSS OF POWER
R/2015/152, launched 10 August 2015, 24,734 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Auris
Defect: The inverter assembly may overheat which will cause warning lamps to illuminate and the vehicle to enter a fail safe mode. Fail safe allows the vehicle to be driven on reduced power to a place of safety. However it is possible for the hybrid system to shut down causing the vehicle to stop which increases the risk of a collision.
Remedy: On affected vehicles reprogramme the Motor Generator and Power Management ECUs.
LOSS OF POWER MAY OCCUR
R/2014/024, launched 10 March 2014, 30,788 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In certain circumstances components within the inverter assembly may overheat which can lead to the selection of: fail safe mode where the vehicle can still drive with reduced power for a certain distance or in the worst case the drive systems shut down and the vehicle stop.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Motor Generator E.C.U. and Power Management Control E.C.U.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2013/070, launched 2 July 2013, 4,941 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with brake pressure accumulators consisting of a metal plunger containing brake fluid encased in a metal housing. The plunger is designed with metal pleated bellows to allow for motion. Nitrogen gas is sealed between the plunger and housing. It is possible that a fatigue crack could develop in the bellows due to vertical vibration of the plunger while driving. If this occurs nitrogen gas could leak into the brake fluid and gradually cause the brake pedal stroke to become longer resulting in decreased hydraulic pressure which could result in increased stopping distance.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to first check which type of brake booster is fitted and if the at risk type is fitted; replace the brake booster assembly with an improved one.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
R/2012/146, launched 3 December 2012, 17,501 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the Hybrid system of the subject vehicles there is an electrically driven water pump assembly that circulates coolant through the hybrid components. It is possible the coil wire of the electric motor installed in the water pump may have been scratched during the coiling manufacturing process at the supplier. In this condition the coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion and in some cases break. If this occurs the water pump could stop working leading to illumination of various warning lights in the instrument panel. In some cases a short circuit occurs between adjacent coil wires resulting in a blown fuse for the electric power supply circuit. This will cause the hybrid system to stop while the vehicle is being driven which increases the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Replace the HV Electric Water Pump
LOSS OF STEERING
R/2012/145, launched 3 December 2012, 61,910 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Avensis, Corolla
Defect: It is possible that the splines of the extension shaft on vehicles equipped with Electric Motor assisted Power Steering (EMPS) may not have received the correct hardness treatment. This can cause the spline to distort and wear and eventually result in loss of steering.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the shaft.
STEERING CONTROL COULD BE AFFECTED
R/2011/065, launched 27 June 2011, 1,257 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The nut that secures the pinion to the electric power steering system motor shaft may become loose if excessive force is used in full lock manoeuvrers. This could in extreme cases have an affect on the steering operation.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the securing nut.
ENGINE MAY STALL
R/2006/130, launched 27 November 2006, 7,893 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Yaris
Defect: Due to improper moulding of the body of the crankshaft position sensor engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. In this condition the engine oil within the sensor's wiring connector may expand due to engine heat and could deform the sensor. In the worst case the connector may become disconnected which could cause the engine to stall while driving and restarting would not be possible.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the crankshaft position sensor replaced.
STEERING MAY FAIL
R/2006/103, launched 13 September 2006, 39,372 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Avensis, Corolla
Defect: It is possible that the connections at the intermediate shaft and sliding yoke of the steering column may become loose and if the symptoms are ignored steering control can be lost.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering intermediate shaft. In addition inspect the sliding yoke and intermediate shaft extension and replace if necessary. This recall is staggered starting with Prius and Corrolla. Avensis customer letters will be sent out over the next three months
AIRBAGS MAY NOT INFLATE DURING A COLLISION
R/2006/057, launched 26 July 2006, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Corolla Verso, Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250, RAV4
Defect: Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator used in the side airbag curtain shield airbag and knee airbag systems the subject airbags may not fully inflate during a collision resulting in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
POSSBILITY THAT THE STOP LAMP COULD FAIL
R/2004/198, launched 14 March 2005, 1,106 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the stop lamp switch of subject vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps there is the possibility that silicone oxide may be generated the surface of the contact point and in consequence the resistance of the contact could increase. In this circumstance current may not flow causing the stop lamp to become inoperative.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject switch replaced with a quality assured unit.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Toyota Prius, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Toyota dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.