I was dropping my daughter off at school and the car completely shut down on me and turned off in the middle of an intersection. I have just had brakes and oil changed but ever since I got the car codes keep popping up and when checked it’s all good. Front lights keep glitching and even with new brakes there is still a bad sound…
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I was dropping my daughter off at school and the car completely shut down on me and turned off in the middle of an intersection. I have just had brakes and oil changed but ever since I got the car codes keep popping up and when checked it’s all good. Front lights keep glitching and even with new brakes there is still a bad sound. My dash computer thing keeps going in and out. It happens a lot more when it rains and makes a sizzling sound I’m afraid to drive it in the rain. I’m besides myself how the car turned off on me and my child we couldn’t move I could accelerate and we almost got hit then another light came on and I couldn’t even turn my wheel. Very dangerous
NHTSA ODI #11569995
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior LightingStructure
WHILE BEING DETAILED, PUDDLE LIGHT WAS SEEN SMOKING ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. IT MELTED THE BODY OF DOOR AND HAD TO BE REMOVED. I ALSO HAVE VIDEO OF IT SMOKING AND MELTING DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #11321209
2 miles · Nov 21, 2019
Exterior Lighting
THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT, RUNNING HIGH BEAMS AND LOW BEAMS, HAVE STOPPED WORKING DESPITE CHANGING THE BULBS. IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE BALLAST GOING OUT AND/OR JUST NOT WORKING ANYMORE. THIS SEEMS LIKE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11281512
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2018
Exterior Lighting
THE LOW LIGHT BEAMS ON THE CAR BURNOUT EVERY FEW WEEKS. IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I WILL BUY A NEW BULB AND INSTALL IT AND THEN IT BURNS OUT IN A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK OR TWO LATER. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS BRANDS OF BULBS BUT I JUST DO NOT THINK IT IS A BULB ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHA…
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THE LOW LIGHT BEAMS ON THE CAR BURNOUT EVERY FEW WEEKS. IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I WILL BUY A NEW BULB AND INSTALL IT AND THEN IT BURNS OUT IN A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK OR TWO LATER. I HAVE TRIED VARIOUS BRANDS OF BULBS BUT I JUST DO NOT THINK IT IS A BULB ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO BROUGHT THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE BULBS BUT THE SAME ISSUE CONTINUES.
NHTSA ODI #11151007
61,000 miles · Dec 11, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS ON PRIUS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD OF THE CAR. THE ARE ON BUT SOMEWHAT DIM. OTHER DRIVERS CAN SEE THE LIGHTS, BUT THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THIS OCCURRED AFTER I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A SERIES OF ELECTRICAL RELATED PRO…
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON PRIUS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD OF THE CAR. THE ARE ON BUT SOMEWHAT DIM. OTHER DRIVERS CAN SEE THE LIGHTS, BUT THE LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THIS OCCURRED AFTER I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A SERIES OF ELECTRICAL RELATED PROBLEMS THAT ALL STARTED HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS AFTER THEY DETERMINED THE HEADLIGHTS HAD BURNED OUT. IMMEDIATELY, I NOTICED THAT DURING TIMES WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE NIGHT VISIBILITY WAS NOT WHAT IT HAD BEEN PRIOR TO PROBLEM FIRST OCCURRING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER BU THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE HEADLIGHTS.
NHTSA ODI #11053939
29,000 miles · Feb 24, 2016
Exterior Lighting
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS - NOT DRL - ARE ON AND THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON LOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GO DARK WHILE CROSSING UNDER SHADOWS (BRIDGES, TREES, ETC.) IN DAYLIGHT AND AT NIGHT WHEN GOING FROM BRIGHT LIGHTS ON HIGHWAY EXCHANGES BACK TO DARK. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE DAY-TO-SHADOW PROBLEM IN THE SHOP (SH…
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WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS - NOT DRL - ARE ON AND THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON LOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GO DARK WHILE CROSSING UNDER SHADOWS (BRIDGES, TREES, ETC.) IN DAYLIGHT AND AT NIGHT WHEN GOING FROM BRIGHT LIGHTS ON HIGHWAY EXCHANGES BACK TO DARK. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE DAY-TO-SHADOW PROBLEM IN THE SHOP (SHOP MANAGER) THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE DAY-TO-SHADOW PROBLEM ON A 2065 PRIUS V. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS MUST NORMAL FOR NEWER PRIUSES AS NO ONE ELSE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT IT. IT CAN ALSO APPEAR TO HAPPEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS WHEN WEARING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON HIGH, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON: DRIVING UNDER THE UNDERPASS THE PANEL LIGHT LOWERS SO MUCH THEY APPEAR TO GO OUT. THE CAR IS A NEW-USED CAR. THE PROBLEM DID NOT APPEAR DURING TEST-DRIVES, ALL TAKEN IN BRIGHT TEXAS SUN. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS ON A SUNNY MORNING WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARK. AS I WENT FROM BRIGHT LIGHT TO SHADE THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD GO DARK. IT FRIGHTENED ME, BUT I FORGOT ABOUT IT, UNTIL I WAS DRIVING ON I-35 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT 4PM ON A SUNNY DAY: THE INTERSTATE IN DOWNTOWN HAS UPPER AND LOWER LEVELS; WHILE ON THE LOWER-LEVEL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD GO DARK, THEN LIGHT AS THE SHADOWS WERE EXACERBATED BY THOSE CAST BY TALL BUILDINGS NEAR THE INTERSTATE. IT OCCURRED MOST RECENTLY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER YESTERDAY. DRIVING ON I-410 IN SAN ANTONIO ON AN OVERCAST DAY, EVERYTIME I DROVE UNDER AN OVERPASS, THE DASH, RADIO, CLIMATE LIGHTS ALL WENT OUT. AT NIGHT, IT OCCURRED WHEN TRAVELING ON US-281 NEAR LOCKHART, TX: ONCE I WAS UNDER FULL-LIGHT, THE DASH LIGHTS, ETC. WENT OUT UNTIL I HAD BEEN DRIVING IN THE DARK FOR ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System:software
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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DP23005 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Nov 22, 2023 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
DP22005 · Pedestrian Alert Sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · Closed Aug 7, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:propulsion System
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 pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP19004 · Brake Actuator Valve Wear
Opened Sep 30, 2019 · Closed Jan 21, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject CSP condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On September 30, 2019, ODI opened Defect Petition DP19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In August 2020, the petitioner notified the Agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.NHTSA is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the Agency?s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 U.S.C. ?? 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
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