Car Stall Problems of Toyota Prius - part 1

Toyota is trying to cover up the true number of vehicles subject to the hybrid system recall. . Toyota claims this vehicle is not the subject of recall, yet the vehicle displays all the symptoms described in the recall. . 1. ) the vehicle was in motion at freeway speed on westbound hwy 92 on 12/27/2020 at approximately 6:30pm 2. ) the vehicle lost all power. . Dashboard lights came on. . Error message said "hybrid system failure" 3. ) power to braking and steering remained 4. ) vehicle went off the freeway, with no power, down an exit ramp, and came to a stop, luckily, in a legal parking place, at the curb on DE anza blvd. . This is what Toyota said publicly: �the involved vehicles were designed to enter a failsafe driving mode in response to certain hybrid system faults�, the automaker explained. �Toyota has found that in rare situations, the vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended. If this occurs, the vehicle could lose power and stall. While power steering and braking would remain operational, a vehicle stall while driving at higher speeds could increase the risk of a crash. �.

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We have a 2009 Prius which stalled on the freeway as my husband was driving it yesterday (10/16/2020). Luckily, even though it was a busy austin freeway, my husband was able to maneuver it to the shoulder and call aaa to tow the car to the service station. On inspection, we were told that the reason for the stall was the failure of the inverter drive pump along with the 12v battery on board. This car was part of the recall for the inverter drive pump and that was replaced by an authorized Toyota service center in 2013 for a similar issue. On the oct 16th, 2020, there were no warning lights - no engine check light and not even the �maintenance required� light - the car turned on just fine, my husband was able to drive it 5 miles to the freeway, get on the freeway at 60 mph and drive a few miles on it before losing all power in the car. The service tech informs us that the inverter pump can break down due to just regular driving - but there was zero indication that this unit, which apparently is crucial to the car while being driven, was in any danger of imminent failure. I do not know if this part is examined or serviced as part of regular maintenance, but no warnings were raised when this car was last serviced, at an authorized Toyota service station in Dec of 2019.

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I was driving my car on the highway in houston (interstate-10) and my car suddenly stopped. I was almost rear-ended due to the car stopping suddenly without the ability to accelerate. There was only a narrow shoulder and I had to wait for the tow truck. The issue is the inverter pump which was a recall in 2011 (12v536000) and the Toyota dealership told me to call Toyota us hq. After two weeks, multiple phone calls, and zero follow through from Toyota, I am still without a functioning car. The total lack of care and accountability from Toyota is appalling and frankly reckless. This is a known issue on the car and I want to make sure this does not happen to someone else. My wife and I are blessed that we were able to walk away from the stall on the highway unscathed; however, this can happen to someone else at night and perhaps that person(s) will not be so lucky.

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My car had the hybrid system software update recall done and it still stall while driving , even at highway speed.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle stalled, the contact stated that an orange (master warning) and a p symbol warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to umansky Toyota dealer, (1357 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911) where it was diagnosed but could not duplicated the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that that the vehicle was priviously repair of a recall campaign number: 18v684000 ( hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but could not find a failure. The independent mechanic had contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 51,788. Aw.

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The cooling pump for the electrical system had cracked and fluid leaked out no heat in car and red triangle of death display on dash local repair shop installed new pump it has been replaced 2 times. Still leaks from housing.

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I was driving on a highway 95 south, almost to delaware, at night in the rain, after 4 hours on the road, everything stopped working. I couldn't accelerate, I had no brakes, and eventually even my lights went out. The entire electrical system was out. I was in heavy traffic, and don't even know how I got off the highway, and to a gas station. The tow truck driver couldn't even jump the battery enough to get the car in neutral, and had a difficult time getting it up on the flatbed to tow it home. I couldn't even lock the doors. I had a new key made at the dealership on 10/17/19 and I was using that key for hours driving to CT and a couple of days later I was half way home when everything in the car stopped working. I was towed to my home in MD because I needed to be able to unpack my car and computer before taking it to the dealership. When the second tow came the next day, I handed him the key by the front door, which was my old key, and he was able to get the car in neutral right away, and at the dealership the car worked just fine. The only difference was the new key. The technician found that "the immobilizer ecu has an intermittent open circuit failure, causing the key to be seen as unauthorized and stall the engine. " from jim coleman Toyota. Apparently there is a part of the computer system that shuts off all systems if it detects an "unauthorized" key--I. E. If it believes the car is being stolen. It seems to me that this is a very dangerous program in this car. I had been using that new key for several days, and had no problem, but for it to decide in the middle of the highway after hours on the road that the key was a fake, I could have been killed or I could have killed someone else. I would much prefer that my car be stollen than that someone might get killed but shutting off everything while it was on the road.

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On 09/19/2019 key west Toyota completed the tires change of my vehicle as I requested. In addition, key west Toyota performed "107649 j0v recall j0v01b 0. 70 update to the power management ecu with new software" as showing on the invoice. The following day, on Friday 09/20/2019, while I was driving the vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the traffic, putting my life and safety at risk and my heath and general well-being. I sent back the vehicle to key west Toyota, and since then the issue is unresolved, and I am not even able to reach anyone on the phone or through the email I sent from key west Toyota website "contact us".

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Car stalled pulling into traffic. Took about 15 sec to restart. No diagnostic lights lit up on dash. Car lost power last month and engine light went on and engine could not be restarted. Had to be towed to dealership. It replaced valve assembly for vacuum and reprogrammed pcm. However, that issue was preceded by a creep of diagnostic lights (course of 1 hour), from check oil to check engine, and then it completely shut down.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. While operating the vehicle, the �check hybrid system� warning indicator displayed and the vehicle stalled. Moments later, the vehicle restarted, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. Fred anderson Toyota (9101 glenwood Ave, raliegh, nc) was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. While driving various speeds, several unknown warning indicators began flashing and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle shifted into neutral as other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to a stop and restarted the engine. The contact then drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with inverted cooling failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 223,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the vehicle struggled to move forward when attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to tempe Toyota (7970 s. Autoplex loop, tempe, az 83326, (480) 420-3425) where it was diagnosed that a new fuel system needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to camel back Toyota (1550 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 464-7261), but was not diagnosed because the mechanic stated that there was no failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 71,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled on the road. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was later towed to white river Toyota (303 sykes mountain Ave, white river junction, vt 05001, (802) 299-2800) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The mechanic also stated that if they could not duplicate the failure, then there was no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 63,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to della Toyota (32 della dr, plattsburgh, NY 12901), but a diagnosis was not provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

I was driving and pulling out into the road and upon accelerating the car jumped and then suddenly stalled - luckily I was able to move it to the side of the road. After restart the car is running slowly as far as pickup and all the yellow lights are on. It seems this was a recall in oct. 2018 and I think now my inverter is blown or not working. Taking it to the dealership to diagnose.

When I brake the car shakes a noticeable type of shake and starts to make a weird stalling noise.

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.

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Prius c. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle managed to restart after a few attempts and the failure was corrected. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact's spouse was able to pull the vehicle over safely. The contact's spouse turned the off and restarted the engine, and was able to drive home. All the warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to penske Toyota of covina (1800 e garvey Ave s, west covina, CA 91791, (626) 859-7400) to be repaired. The cause of the failure was not disclosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 27,000.

I have been experiencing the safety risks outlined in the following manufacturer recall number: j1v NHTSA recall number: 18v684 I have been dealing with this issue for the past 2 - 3 years and unknowingly may have been spending hundreds of dollars on repairs that may not have needed to be replaced. Currently, my car is not running as I experienced a stall (11/09/2018) while exiting the freeway at a high speed with the screen reading "check hybrid system" and the dash lit up with the yellow triangle and exclamation point. I am not able to accelerate during the stall, brakes are working. This has happened to me countless times, almost always on the freeway or exiting and while traveling at a high speed. Sometimes the vehicle would start back up after a few minutes of being turned off. This particular time (11/09/2018), I coasted the vehicle to a safe spot and the vehicle engine never turned on again. I towed the vehicle to my residence and then to my mechanic. I am only able to put the vehicle in neutral. The motor will not come on at all and the screen reads "check hybrid system". The car had over 1/4 tank of gas at the time. I currently use my vehicle for my livelihood doing independent delivery services such as instacart, doordash, postmates etc. Since there is yet to be a remedy for this situation I want to know what my options are to get back the money I've spent or compensation for this vehicle since it is not usable and unable to be fixed by the manufacturer in a timely manner. I can provide documentation in regards to repairs made as well as visits to Toyota in which they were unaware of the issue.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the manufacturer had not provided the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system) within a reasonable time frame. The dealer (dch wappingers falls Toyota, 1349 u. S. 9, wappingers falls, NY 12590, (845) 206-0521) stated that the part was unavailable and did not know when it would arrive. The contact stated that the vehicle rode roughly, the battery warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Car stalled on highway. Was just merging onto highway, the car stalled and died. Was able to very, very slowly pull off to the side of the road . This was a few months after the software update for the inverter. Could have been a catastrophic accident!!! got towed to a Toyota dealer. They replaced the inverter and parts with an updated one and software too. There was no charge to me. However, I believe the 2012 inverter was inferior and all these models should be updated with new inverters. This is an accident waiting to happen!.

The involved vehicles were designed to enter a failsafe driving mode in response to certain hybrid system faults. Toyota has found that in rare situations, the vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended. If this occurs, the vehicle could lose power and stall. While power steering and braking would remain operational, a vehicle stall while driving at higher speeds could increase the risk of a crash.

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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check pcs and check hybrid system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ourisman Toyota chantilly (4135 auto park cir, chantilly, va 20151) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,735.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle stalled and completely turned off. The vehicle would then restart without warning. The vehicle was towed to right Toyota (7701 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260, (480) 771-6449), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Vehicle stall when hybrid system kicks in and shake, very dangerous considering the car is quiet.

Car stalled completely under high speed acceleration about 70-75mph mph on freeway. Lost all power .

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact called westbury Toyota at 516-272-4499 (located at 1121 old country rd, westbury, NY 11590) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer stated that the part was available and referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving and needed to be towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,480. Parts distribution disconnect.

Stalls at stop on city streets.

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The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled as the master warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the only code found was related to low fuel although the vehicle had a full tank of fuel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and made the contact was made aware that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v053000 (electrical system , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,795.

Car stalled on freeway 163 bound north (no warning lights were seen) at 10 pm passengers (3) were exposed to sever danger . Toyota dealer could not find a problem. Police assisted and car was towed away (road assistance) to owner resident . Dealer claimed that recall was serviced. Symptoms appear to be exact to what it was reported for Prius 2010 to 2013. Dealer is in denial.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that the gauges randomly flickered on the dashboard, the brake system failed and then the vehicle stalled several times as the failure progressed. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v536000 (engine and engine cooling , hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnosis. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. Each time the vehicle was driven, it shook, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact had to depress the brake pedal with excessive pressure for the brake lights to illuminate. Also, the horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to south bay Toyota (located at 18416 s western Ave, gardena, CA 90248, (310) 323-7800), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later taken to autonation Toyota cerritos (located at 18700 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703, (562) 802-4000), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

On start up in cold weather, <, after several days of not being used, the engine rattles like there's a loose engine mount. It lasts several seconds, then stops. After the engine warms up it's fine. This happened several years ago and I had TSB-0204-11 installed at 38,000 miles (12/18/13) and had no problem the problem reoccurred yesterday, 1/3/16, 76,000 mi, and I'll check with my mechanic for codes.

I was driving my Prius up mauna kea summit access road on the big island (hawaii) today when the power stalled. I was already at the visitor center (elv. 9,000 ft) so I steered off the road, sat for awhile, then started up the car. It started up but the power seemed off and on. I turned around and headed down the mountain. By the time I got to the bottom of the access road, I had no power and a red triangle light with an exclamation mark came on. Of course I was out in the middle of nowhere, 40 miles from any homes, so I coasted 43 miles down the mountain until I reached hilo town and steered into a gas station. I asked the owner if I could leave the Prius there while I called a tow truck. She said I had to move my Prius into a parking stall. I thought maybe we could push it into the stall. I tried starting the car and the power came on, just like that. But the red triangle light with exclamation mark didn't go away. I managed to drive home, which was only a few miles away. The Prius seems to be driving fine now, with the exception of the red triangle light, but I know something is wrong.