Battery Propulsion System problems of the 2011 Toyota Prius

Five problems related to battery propulsion system have been reported for the 2011 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2011 Prius.

1 Battery Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2023

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, the vehicle had unexpectedly shut off. Additionally, the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the catalytic converter, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who diagnosed that the inverter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 14v053000 (hybrid propulsion system, electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 117,000.

2 Battery Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2020

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system) and 14v053000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was repaired under the recall campaigns however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.

3 Battery Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. When the vehicle was started, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to kearny mesa Toyota (4910 kearny mesa rd, san diego, CA, 858-413-9625) where it was diagnosed that the computers failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 1812113112. The failure mileage was 124,000.

4 Battery Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2011 Toyota Prius. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and a cement barrier. The air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The contact sustained back, neck, and chest injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was later deemed destroyed. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

5 Battery Propulsion System problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2014

Nhtsa 14v053000/hybrid propulsion system. . . I did not receive a recall notice in the mail. My daughter owns a new Prius and she did not receive any notice either. My car engine did not shut off but my daughter's engine has shut off. You should ask Toyota to show proof of its recall mailings. I'll bet the farm that they can't.




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