Vehicle recall R/2011/065

Toyota Prius recall: Steering control could be affected

DVSA recall R/2011/065 names the Toyota Prius. It was launched 27 June 2011. It covers vehicles built 25 January 2000 to 20 May 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/065
Launched: 27 June 2011
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Vehicles: 1,257 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the securing nut.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Prius	25 January 2000 to 20 May 2003	1,257

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2012/146 Short circuit may occur 3 December 2012, Toyota Prius
R/2012/145 Loss of steering 3 December 2012, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Prius
R/2013/070 Braking efficiency may be affected 2 July 2013, Toyota Prius
R/2014/024 Loss of power may occur 10 March 2014, Toyota Prius
R/2015/152 Loss of power 10 August 2015, Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris
R/2006/130 Engine may stall 27 November 2006, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Prius

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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