2011 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
508
Recalls
0
Crashes
36
Severe
59

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Feb 2026

While driving, the Brake, ABS, traction light and other light lit up. The car lurched in an odd way. I can hear the oil pressure pump turn on every 5...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I was driving my car at over 70 mph on a highway, no check engine, no issues, just had oil changed when check hybrid system alert came on with check e...

Brakes
Jan 2026

The abs, brake, and traction control are intermittently on and off recently. I thought that there was a visible leak in the brake fluid. But my mechan...

Brakes
Dec 2025

ABS, Slip Indicator and Brake warning lights have appeared on the cars dashboard. DTC fault code C1391 has appeared indicating a failure of the Brake...

Brakes
Dec 2025

There were not any prior problem with my 2011 Toyota Prius' brake but it started making air pumping noises when I brake which makes me very nervous to...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 2025

I purchased a 2011 Prius 4 years ago from a dealership. For the last 2 years, whenever I drive the car, the ABS, brake, and skid lights are on. also,...

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2025

Brake warning came on and wouldn’t go off. Followed by continuous beeping and now the brakes are no longer working properly. You have to force the bra...

Brakes
Oct 2025

The ABS actuator on my 2011 Toyota Prius has failed, which is a known and common issue with this generation of Prius vehicles. The component causes ab...

Brakes
Oct 2025

Have continuous display of ABS , Brake lights for some time. Diagnosed as problems of ABS brake booster and pump. Toyota recognizes this issue but wil...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the master warning light, ABS, and Brake warning...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Toyota Prius has 508 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 36 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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