36 problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2010 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
At about 125,000 miles, the engine warned me of low oil. It was the first such warning ever with this vehicle. At that time I could secure only 2 quarts of the required synthetic oil and it was still over 1 quart low. About 500 miles later I took the vehicle to Toyota chula vista and explained. They added 3 more quarts of oil and suggested a series of oil consumption tests. I called Toyota motor USA consumer relations and opened a case indicating that I was consuming (burning not dripping) 1 to 2 quarts per 1,000 miles and my mpg had decreased from 46 avg to 35 avg. The oil consumption over the next 3 months averaged 1 qt/600 miles and my avg mpg deteriorated further to 29 mpg. In July Toyota chula vista performed a teardown and ended up replacing the lower engine, cylinders rings, and valves. I was informed that other 2010 Toyota Prius engines exhibited failure/wear of the cylinder walls at about the same mileage. Field techs were contacted again by the chula vista service mgr and I contacted Toyota national seeking some assistance in the $6,400 repair bill. Both local field rep and national declined those requests. What good is a 10 year hybrid battery with a 3 year engine?.