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Toyota Prius recalls

26 DVSA safety recalls name the Toyota Prius, launched 2005 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Prius. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls26
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch2005
Earliest and latest build dates named2000 to 2025
Is a specific Prius 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.

All Toyota Prius recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Relay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius R/2026/02716 Mar 202617 Feb 2023 to 3 Nov 20252,235
Incorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down (DVSA lists PRIUS PHV) R/2021/33218 Oct 202131 May 2021 to 30 Jul 202196 per line
The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed R/2021/2609 Aug 202128 Aug 2020 to 25 May 2021540
Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power R/2020/19027 Jul 20205 Feb 2014 to 6 Nov 201555,724 per line
Improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch (DVSA lists PRIUS PHV) R/2020/0259 Mar 202027 Nov 2015 to 12 Jan 201811,670 per line
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur R/2019/44027 Jan 202010 Jul 2019 to 31 Jul 2019148
Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying R/2019/3334 Nov 20191 Dec 2015 to 11 Oct 20183,887 (whole recall)
Brake booster pump may stop working (DVSA lists PRIUS PHV) R/2019/2484 Nov 201926 Apr 2019 to 3 Jun 20192,146 (whole recall)
Vehicle may not enter failsafe driving mode as intended in response to certain hybrid system faults R/2018/29314 Jan 201910 Oct 2008 to 5 Feb 201455,519 (whole recall)
Engine wire harness connected to hybrid vehicle power control unit could contact cover (DVSA lists PRIUS PHV) R/2018/2401 Oct 20181 Jul 2015 to 15 May 201832,393 (whole recall)
The electric vehicle (EV) fuse may malfunction R/2017/3094 Dec 201720 Apr 2012 to 7 Jan 20151,399
Invertor capacitor may not be secure R/2017/2864 Dec 201718 Jan 2016 to 10 Dec 20163 per line
Airbag may incorrectly deploy R/2016/21328 Nov 20163 Dec 2015 to 25 Jun 2016691 per line
Parking brake may fail R/2016/23721 Nov 20167 Aug 2015 to 3 Oct 20164,617
Fuel may leak / risk of fire R/2016/15222 Sep 201610 Oct 2008 to 21 Feb 201572,891 (whole recall)
Curtain shield airbag may deploy unintentionally R/2016/15312 Sep 201610 Oct 2008 to 27 Apr 201234,135 per line
Loss of power R/2015/15210 Aug 201518 Nov 2011 to 10 Nov 201424,734 (whole recall)
Loss of power may occur R/2014/02410 Mar 201423 Mar 2009 to 5 Feb 201430,788
Braking efficiency may be affected R/2013/0702 Jul 201310 Oct 2008 to 7 Oct 20094,941 per line
Short circuit may occur R/2012/1463 Dec 201223 Jul 2003 to 27 Mar 200917,501 (whole recall)
Loss of steering R/2012/1453 Dec 20124 Jun 2003 to 27 Mar 200961,910 (whole recall)
Steering control could be affected R/2011/06527 Jun 201125 Jan 2000 to 20 May 20031,257
Engine may stall R/2006/13027 Nov 200631 Jan 2001 to 8 Nov 20017,893 (whole recall)
Steering may fail R/2006/10313 Sep 20061 Aug 2003 to 30 Nov 200539,372 (whole recall)
Airbags may not inflate during a collision R/2006/05726 Jul 200620 Nov 2003 to 29 Jul 200511 per line
Possbility that the stop lamp could fail R/2004/19814 Mar 2005not recorded1,106

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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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