Air Brake Problems of Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners have reported 52 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake abs warning light (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Toyota Prius

The Air Brake problem

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that when he would depress the brake pedal, as he would slow at any speed, he noticed that the pedal had become stiff and hard to depress. The contact stated that he had to pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

See attached letter   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph the anti-lock brake turned on with no warning causing the contact to crash into a construction barrel causing minor damages on her vehicle.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the abs module software needed to be updated.   Read details...

The Air Brake Foot Control problem

My wife and I bought a new Prius in early March of 2005. My wife was coasting to stop (around 5 mph) for a stop sign and when she put her foot on the brake the car started to accelerate. She came to a stop after hitting another car head on.   Read details...




Prius Service Bulletins
Prius Safety Recalls
Prius Defect Investigations