Recall 12V537000: 2004–2009 Toyota Prius

Report received

Nov 14, 2012

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering &…

Potentially affected

669,705vehicles

Model years

2004–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Toyota Prius610 complaints
• 2005 Toyota Prius1,051 complaints
• 2006 Toyota Prius1,439 complaints
• 2007 Toyota Prius2,004 complaints
• 2008 Toyota Prius1,497 complaints
• 2009 Toyota Prius502 complaints