2011 Toyota Prius hybrid propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the hybrid propulsion system on the 2011 Toyota Prius — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 29, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power temporarily. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued driving; however, the vehicle was operating on gasoline. The contact related the…”
filed Jan 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the…Campaign 18V684000 · Oct 4, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module…Campaign 14V053000 · Feb 12, 2014
Hybrid Propulsion System problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Prius | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Prius | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Prius | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 Prius | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 Prius | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Prius | 30 | 1% |
| 2008 Prius | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 Prius | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 Prius | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Prius | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 Prius | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Toyota Prius
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.