2011 Toyota Prius vehicle speed control problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2011 Toyota Prius — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my car and suddenly the traction , hand brake and ABS sign started showing up. I usually apply only 10% of force on brake pedal but after this I have to apply almost 60% of force to even slow down the car. Almost 90% force to stop the car It has threatened safety of my family. When…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 40-50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal failed to go back to the normal position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband…”
filed Oct 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 Prius | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Prius | 4 | 14% |
| 2018 Prius | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 Prius | 13 | 14% |
| 2016 Prius | 13 | 8% |
| 2015 Prius | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 Prius | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Prius | 13 | 3% |
| 2010 Prius | 287 | 10% |
| 2009 Prius | 71 | 14% |
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.