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Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Toyota Prius since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Toyota Prius. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
26 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 26 launched 2005 to 2026
  • Most recent 16 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/027
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 15 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2016 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Toyota Prius?

Not every Toyota Prius is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Toyota Prius recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2016 had the most, with 4. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Toyota Prius safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 1
’06 3
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 2
’13 1
’14 1
’15 1
’16 4
’17 2
’18 1
’19 3
’20 3
’21 2
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Toyota Prius recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Relay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius

Launched 16 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/027 Manufacturer ref. 5GG91 (26SD-003)

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.
Vehicles affected
2,235 Prius vehicles
Built
17 Feb 2023 to 3 Nov 2025

2021 2 recalls

Incorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down

Launched 18 October 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/332 Manufacturer ref. 21SMD-076

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.
Vehicles affected
96 Prius vehicles
Built
31 May 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
DVSA lists it as
“PRIUS”, “PRIUS PHV”

The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed

Launched 9 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/260 Manufacturer ref. WGG43

Defect
The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed.
Remedy
Reprogram the Brake booster assembly with master cylinder ECU.
Vehicles affected
540 Prius vehicles
Built
28 Aug 2020 to 25 May 2021

2020 3 recalls

Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power

Launched 27 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/190 Manufacturer ref. 20SMD-058

Defect
Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power.
Remedy
Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
Vehicles affected
55,724 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Feb 2014 to 6 Nov 2015
Also covers

Improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch

Launched 9 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/025 Manufacturer ref. VGG01

Defect
An improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the reminder switch for the driver seat belt
Remedy
Replace driver side seat inner belt.
Vehicles affected
11,670 Prius vehicles
Built
27 Nov 2015 to 12 Jan 2018
DVSA lists it as
“PRIUS PHV”, “PRIUS”

An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur

Launched 27 January 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/440 Manufacturer ref. 19SMD-114

Defect
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur.
Remedy
Inspect and replace the meter circuit plate based on the inspection result
Vehicles affected
148 Prius vehicles
Built
10 Jul 2019 to 31 Jul 2019

2019 3 recalls

Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying

Launched 4 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/333 Manufacturer ref. 19SMD-094

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
Vehicles affected
3,887 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 2015 to 11 Oct 2018

Brake booster pump may stop working

Launched 4 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/248 Manufacturer ref. 19SMD-063T

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.
Vehicles affected
2,146 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Apr 2019 to 3 Jun 2019
DVSA lists it as
“PRIUS PHV”, “PRIUS”

Vehicle may not enter failsafe driving mode as intended in response to certain hybrid system faults

Launched 14 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/293 Manufacturer ref. 18SMD-088

Defect
The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
Remedy
Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
Vehicles affected
55,519 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2008 to 10 Nov 2014
Also covers

2018 1 recall

Engine wire harness connected to hybrid vehicle power control unit could contact cover

Launched 1 October 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/240 Manufacturer ref. LGG58

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.
Vehicles affected
32,393 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 2015 to 15 May 2018
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“PRIUS PHV”, “PRIUS”

2017 2 recalls

The electric vehicle (EV) fuse may malfunction

Launched 4 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/309 Manufacturer ref. GGG85

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.
Vehicles affected
1,399 Prius vehicles
Built
20 Apr 2012 to 7 Jan 2015

Invertor capacitor may not be secure

Launched 4 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/286 Manufacturer ref. GGG82

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
Vehicles affected
3 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Jan 2016 to 10 Dec 2016
Also covers

2016 4 recalls

Airbag may incorrectly deploy

Launched 28 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/213

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.
Vehicles affected
691 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Dec 2015 to 25 Jun 2016
Also covers
  • Lexus RX

Parking brake may fail

Launched 21 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/237 Manufacturer ref. TBA

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.
Vehicles affected
4,617 Prius vehicles
Built
7 Aug 2015 to 3 Oct 2016

Fuel may leak / risk of fire

Launched 22 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/152 Manufacturer ref. TBA

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.
Vehicles affected
72,891 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2008 to 21 Feb 2015
Also covers

Curtain shield airbag may deploy unintentionally

Launched 12 September 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/153 Manufacturer ref. TBA

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.
Vehicles affected
34,135 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2008 to 27 Apr 2012
Also covers
  • Lexus CT2000H

2015 1 recall

Loss of power

Launched 10 August 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/152 Manufacturer ref. BGG34

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.
Vehicles affected
24,734 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Nov 2011 to 10 Nov 2014
Also covers

2014 1 recall

Loss of power may occur

Launched 10 March 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/024 Manufacturer ref. AGG09

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.
Vehicles affected
30,788 Prius vehicles
Built
23 Mar 2009 to 5 Feb 2014

2013 1 recall

Braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 2 July 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/070

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.
Vehicles affected
4,941 Prius vehicles
Built
10 Oct 2008 to 7 Oct 2009

2012 2 recalls

Short circuit may occur

Launched 3 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/146

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
Vehicles affected
17,501 Prius vehicles
Built
23 Jul 2003 to 27 Mar 2009

Loss of steering

Launched 3 December 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/145

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.
Vehicles affected
61,910 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jun 2003 to 27 Mar 2009

2011 1 recall

Steering control could be affected

Launched 27 June 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/065

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.
Vehicles affected
1,257 Prius vehicles
Built
25 Jan 2000 to 20 May 2003

2006 3 recalls

Engine may stall

Launched 27 November 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/130 Manufacturer ref. RNP/MIF/032

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.
Vehicles affected
7,893 across everything the recall covers
Built
31 Jan 2001 to 8 Nov 2001
Also covers

Steering may fail

Launched 13 September 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/103

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
Vehicles affected
39,372 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2003 to 30 Nov 2005

Airbags may not inflate during a collision

Launched 26 July 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/057

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.
Vehicles affected
11 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Nov 2003 to 29 Jul 2005

2005 1 recall

Possbility that the stop lamp could fail

Launched 14 March 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/198 Manufacturer ref. SR60611

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.
Vehicles affected
1,106 Prius vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 26 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Toyota Prius. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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