Model year record

2007 Toyota Prius

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,454 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V536000

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

Component: Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected: 350,662
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-11-14
Owners notified: 2013-01-17

Defect description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.

Safety risk

The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V537000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component: Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected: 669,705
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-11-14
Owners notified: 2012-12-20

Defect description

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.

Safety risk

Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected: 153,418
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-02-03
Owners notified: 2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V388000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 4,445,056
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-10-05
Owners notified: 2009-12-31

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Safety risk

A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Exterior lighting	979	50,000 mi
Electrical system	235	66,889 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	130	25,000 mi
Service brakes	129	123,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	117	37,000 mi
Structure: body	96	77,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	86	39,121 mi
Unknown or other	67	85,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	59	25,000 mi
Structure	44	63,000 mi
Air bags	43	90,000 mi
Traction control system	38	35,500 mi
Engine	37	112,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	34	45,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	34	45,000 mi
Steering	31	43,000 mi
Power train	27	86,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	19	70,000 mi
Equipment	14	8,000 mi
Visibility	14	45,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	12	100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	12	29,997 mi
Seat belts	11	52,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling	10	57,775 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	10	30,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	43,000 mi
Structure: body: door	9	54,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	8	100,023 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	7	92,635 mi
Suspension	7	90,575 mi
Air bags: frontal	6	19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	6	22,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	5	29,200 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	5	93,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	5	9,370 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	9,600 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	5	72,000 mi
Tires	5	40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	6,500 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	4	30,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	4	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	69,000 mi
Fuel system, other	3	51,400 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	3	100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	3	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	70,000 mi
Hybrid propulsion system	2	160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	109,778 mi
Parking brake	2	13,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	20,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	40,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	1,999 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	2	8,983 mi
Tires: tread/belt	2	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	36,200 mi
Wheels	2	148,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	—
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery	1	160,000 mi
Electrical system: software	1	100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	1,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Equipment: electrical	1	142,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	1	15 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	12 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	52,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	85,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	50 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	1	25,065 mi
Fuel system, other: storage	1	1,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	100 mi
Interior lighting	1	88,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	8,983 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	—
Seats	1	58,000 mi
Service brakes, air	1	39,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	39,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	203,202 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	7,005 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	9,600 mi
Steering: column	1	99,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	450 mi
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior	1	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	55,170 mi
Suspension: front	1	20,000 mi
Tires: bead	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	8,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	18,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	79,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	90,000 mi

The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.