I have reported this once and numerous times to Toyota. I even paid to "fix" the problem. My daughter was driving and all the dashboard lights came on and the brakes do not work. It's doing it again after they supposedly "fixed" it. My family is at risk! If anything happens, I will seek legal action. I can't believe a company as big as Toyota wont take responsibility. And that a recall wont be…
2011 Toyota Prius electrical problems
severe 64 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
64
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
3crashes
4fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 64 electrical complaints filed for the 2011 Toyota Prius, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 64 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota prius. When the vehicle was started, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 18v684000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to kearny mesa Toyota (4910 kearny mesa rd, san diego, ca, 858-413-9625) where it was diagnosed that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota prius. The contact stated that the safety SRS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to glens falls Toyota (169 broad st, glens falls, ny 12801, (518) 793-5611) where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 1912090334. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 Toyota Prius?
It's a meaningful issue. 64 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 39 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 58,000 and 130,000 miles, with the median around 82,500. A quarter of owners report trouble before 58,000; a quarter make it past 130,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Toyota/Prius.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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