Toyota Prius owners have reported 56 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |
Broken bones in face. Nose split in two parts eye socket broken along with cornea messed up. Broken ribs. Bleeding spleen. Broken neck. Read details...
A little over a year ago my wife purchased a used 2012 Toyota Prius c and like all cars I'm hearing after 2011 it's got your crappy headrest design to supposedly aid in safety of whiplash, but my wife has minor scoliosis and we have to turn the headrest around backwards so it doesn't hurt her. Read details...
The Toyota Prius 2006 was hit from behind (rear ended) on 05/13/2021 and driver's seat collapsed backwards, causing a head injury. This was not expected and is not acceptable by any safety standard. Fortunately there were no other occupants in the vehicle. Read details...
On Friday, January 12, 2018 I fount the car seat severely smoldering on the passenger side. The care was filled with brown smoke and toxic fumes. The seat was completely burned and melted and toxic residue. Fire department put out fire with water. Read details...