2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS has 2 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report brake system failures, particularly issues with the brake actuator that trigger warning lights and affect vehicle control.
Common Issues
- Brake actuator failure. The brake actuator leaks internally causing brake and ABS warning lights to illuminate intermittently. This issue has resulted in reduced braking responsiveness and safety concerns.
- Warning lights activation. Owners report the check engine light and brake system warning lights turning on with error codes C 1256 and C 1300. These signals coincide with problems in brake and ABS systems.
- Loss of acceleration control. The vehicle occasionally fails to accelerate after braking during cruise control use. Restarting the vehicle temporarily resolves the problem.
- Repair cost exceeds vehicle value. The necessary brake actuator repair costs about $3,205, which is close to or exceeds typical vehicle market value of $2,000 to $4,000.
The 2007 TOYOTA PRIUS has five recalls that address defects primarily in the steering, hybrid propulsion, engine cooling, and labeling systems. These recalls affect key safety and operational components.
Recalls
- Steering intermediate shaft. (NHTSA Recall 12V537000) About 669,705 vehicles are affected by an extension shaft with metal splines manufactured with insufficient hardness. These splines may wear and fail over time, causing loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace the shaft free of charge.
- Electric water pump coil wire. (NHTSA Recall 12V536000) Affecting 350,662 vehicles, a scratch may cause coil wire corrosion leading to water pump failure. This can stall the hybrid system while driving, increasing crash risk. Toyota will replace the water pump at no charge.
- Federal safety labeling. (NHTSA Recall 10V036000) Around 153,418 vehicles lack the required tire load capacity labels. This omission could lead drivers to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Correct labels will be mailed or installed by dealers free of charge.
Owners facing repeated brake actuator failures, steering issues, or unresolved recall-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney or consumer protection agency can help clarify available remedies.
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS Summary
2007
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1173785
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
350662 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Risk: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
669705 vehicles affected
STEERING
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Risk: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
153418 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
ID: 2097295SERVICE BRAKES
The brake actuator failed. When the car was diagnosed by the Toyota dealership, they identified the problem as an internal leak within the brake actuator. Luckily, nobody has been hurt attempting to drive the car, but it is still being driven to get it from home to the repair shop so anything is possible. The first symptom I could link to this was in 2023, when the car would not accelerate via the gas pedal after the brakes were pressed during cruise control. Turning off the car and turning it back on fixed the problem. Afterwards, the red brake symbol was turned on. From that point on, the brake light would only shine sometimes. leading me to believe there must not have been something wrong with the car, since nothing else happened after that. 2024 is when the red brake light and ABS symbol both lit up. The only information that I could find in the manual was to take the Prius to the Toyota dealership. I could not find details on the problem. I continued to drive the car regardless because there seemed to be no problem. After letting the car sit for a few months in 2025, I began driving it again, and it was fine. A month later, I turned on my car and was met with a loud beep that did not end. This was my final sign to take it to get repaired. The car has exceeded 200,000 miles. This fix is $3,205.40 at the dealership. My 2007 Toyota Prius is valued between $2k to $4k. The repair would cost more than simply buying another Prius.
2007 TOYOTA PRIUS
ID: 2076799SERVICE BRAKES
Check engine light came on with codes C 1256 & C 1300. Primary issue is Brake actuator failure. Toyota is ignoring this known and repeated issue and it may lead to a dangerous/ deadly situation if brakes go out while driving.