2010 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2,812
Recalls
2
Crashes
183
Severe
246

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

13V235000 Jun 2013

Other

No consequence data available

10V039000 Feb 2010

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 2026

brake booster that was a recall that toyota said expired in 2020 when i bought the vehicle and the toyotal dealer didnt inform me of the recall to fix...

Brakes
Feb 2026

In 2019 Toyota repaired my 2010 Prius(120,189 miles) braking system under the ZJB program. The brake cylinder assembly and brake booster pump assembl...

Brakes
Dec 2025

On November 25, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., our 2010 Toyota Prius experienced a braking system malfunction during normal operation. The brake p...

Structure
Dec 2025

The color of my Prius 2010 starts with 070, blizzard white pearl. The body started peeling. I have visited Toyota dealer on 12/29/25 with this issue a...

Brakes
Dec 2025

Car keeps throwing a C1391 Abnormal Leak in Accumulator code. The ABS, traction control, and brake lights are all illuminated. Hissing sound from brak...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

My 2010 Toyota Prius has had a charcoal fuel canister leak since day one. 2.9 million Prius cars were recalled and Toyota says my car is NOT included...

Brakes
Dec 2025

While driving on the freeway the Traction control light, ABS light, Brake System Light and Brake light all came on. Fortunately I haven't had any issu...

Structure
Nov 2025

It's a known quality defect covered under CSP ZKG. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 2025

Toyota issued a recall with a limited time for Prius brake booster/actuator failures. This issue is known to present brake failures and necessarily pl...

Brakes
Oct 2025

I purchased a used 2010 Prius on May 1, 2025. On May 5, the car would not turn on. Thought it was the battery. Replaced the battery on May 6. On May 8...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Toyota Prius has 2812 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 183 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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