2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 1 recall, 6 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V487000 · 2016 · 482,002 vehicles
What's wrong: A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator May crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
Why it matters: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Hybrid system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has 6 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 8 Prius Plug-in Hybrid model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 8). Complaints peaked in 2017 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 110,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2011 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid problems?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (3), engine (1), electrical (1).
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