Most common 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Prius Plug-In Hybrid years: 2015. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls (1)
Air bags › Side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid:
Brake Actuator Valve Wear
On September 19, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a defect petition from Mr. Roger Hogan requesting that the Agency investigate and recall certain Toyota Prius, Prius PHV, Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under Toyota Customer Support Programs ZJB and ZKK (subject CSP?s).
What 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. While reversing out of the driveway, the contact released the accelerator pedal to switch the vehicle into drive. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated backwards and drove into a neighbor's yard. The vehicle spun out of control even with the contact standing on the brake pedal. As a result, the vehicle struck the corner of a neighbor's house and finally came to a stop. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle twice. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot until the insurance company provided further instructions. The contact called the dealer (cumberland Toyota, 1540 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501, [phone]) prior to the crash about a possible recall and was informed that they could not assist until she received a recall letter. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer had not been called. …
The brake system ABS not works. The car was In motion on the street when the system ABS stopped working and the warning lights In dashboard. The brake pedal is lowered unexpectedly and the car continues non-stop until the pedal is repeatedly depressed again. Diagnostic In dealer Toyota , kendall Toyota (10943 south dixie highway miami, florida 33156), system ABS/vsc/trac not working, (code c1391: abnormal leak In accumulator). Date September 20 the 2017. Warning: as nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal May have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Dealer cost repair , change new cylinder assy b (part n 47080-47140), pump assy, brake (part n 47070-47060) and 6.5 hrs. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Prius Plug-In Hybrid rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
There is 1 recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, the most recent from June 30, 2016 (side/window). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 110,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.