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2007 Toyota Prius Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Toyota Prius has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,618,841 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2,451 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 12V537000 2012-11-14 669,705 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 12V536000 2012-11-14 350,662 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

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.

EQUIPMENT 10V036000 2010-02-03 153,418 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V388000 2009-10-05 4,445,056 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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…

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
979
5crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
235
5crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
130
23crashes8injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
127
20crashes1fires12injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
117
37crashes1fires12injuries1deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY
96
5crashes3fires2injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
86
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
67
5crashes4injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
59
7crashes1injuries1deaths
STRUCTURE
44
Total complaints2,451

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2007 toyota prius touring edition will not take any fuel properly and will overfill and "burp" causing gas to flow explosively out of the filler neck and hole. Tank will not fill, at all, causing risk of running out of gas while on highway. Fuel gauge does not work at all. Fuel tank will not fill…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-01-15

“The brake actuator failed. When the car was diagnosed by the toyota dealership, they identified the problem as an internal leak within the brake actuator. Luckily, nobody has been hurt attempting to drive the car, but it is still being driven to get it from home to the repair shop so anything is…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-04-17

“Check engine light came on with codes c 1256 & c 1300. Primary issue is brake actuator failure. Toyota is ignoring this known and repeated issue and it may lead to a dangerous/ deadly situation if brakes go out while driving.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-03-25

“After an interstate highway drive and when then discovering my tire had been punctured by a screw or other object, but with still enough air in the tire to drive to a tire repair facility, I drove to have the puncture repaired. On repairing the puncture of the 185/65r15 tire, the repairman…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2024-09-23

“The drivers seat belt receptacle spit out a spring and plastic part and it cannot buckle anymore.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2024-09-18

“2007 toyota prius brake actuator needs replaced. Abs, parking brake, vsc light came on 2 weeks ago when driving down a highway.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-08-05

“Failing brake actuator assembly. This is known issue by toyota and they issued a brief warranty repair program, but have since stopped and refuse to fix the issue or provide assistance.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-08-03

“There is a known, (by toyota), issue with the abs brake actuator in many prius generations including the 2nd generation prius that I own. My mechanic said it would cost @$3000 to fix. This as I said is and has been a known issue with these cars that affects the abs braking and puts myself, my…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-08-01

Defect investigations

Investigation DP13001 Opened 2013-02-21 · closed 2020-04-08

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a January 2013 defect petition requesting that it open an investigation on Model Year (MY) 2004-2009 Toyota Prius vehicles to address a possible manufacturing safety defect related to the steering column intermediate shaft.During the defect petition evaluation, ODI:…

Investigation DP13001 Opened 2013-02-21 · closed 2020-04-08

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a January 2013 defect petition requesting that it open an investigation on Model Year (MY) 2004-2009 Toyota Prius vehicles to address a possible manufacturing safety defect related to the steering column intermediate shaft.During the defect petition evaluation, ODI:…

Investigation DP13001 Opened 2013-02-21 · closed 2020-04-08

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a January 2013 defect petition requesting that it open an investigation on Model Year (MY) 2004-2009 Toyota Prius vehicles to address a possible manufacturing safety defect related to the steering column intermediate shaft.During the defect petition evaluation, ODI:…

Investigation DP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…

Investigation PE09019 Opened 2009-04-17 · closed 2009-08-27

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT, OR EXTINGUISH WHILE DRIVING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS THAT OPERATE ON INDEPENDENT LAMPS AND ECU'S (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS) FOR EACH HEADLIGHT, MEANING THAT EACH HEADLIGHT…

Investigation PE09019 Opened 2009-04-17 · closed 2009-08-27

HEADLIGHT FAILURE

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT, OR EXTINGUISH WHILE DRIVING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS THAT OPERATE ON INDEPENDENT LAMPS AND ECU'S (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS) FOR EACH HEADLIGHT, MEANING THAT EACH HEADLIGHT…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Toyota Prius as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.