2001 Toyota Prius Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 16%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,994miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Toyota Prius, 16% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,994 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bridgestone potenza tires, p175/65r14- on july 28, 2003 had to replace tires on the 2001 Toyota Prius. One tire was flat. I noticed that the tire had a big crack and the cords were visible. I looked at it closer and noticed that there were cracks halfway around the tire. I looked at the other 3 tires and noticed that they had cracks also. The tires looked liked they were very old.”
NHTSA complaint #10036983, filed 2003-09, 32,000 miles“The tires on our 2001 Prius continually fail after about 15,000 miles. We have had state inspections fail because of tread wear, refused service at bridgestone dealers because of tread wear. With less than 50k miles we are working on the third set of tires. We check pressure and rotate our tires regularly. Since Toyota claims there are no replacements and no tread wear warranties, we think the car should no longer be allowed on the us market.”
NHTSA complaint #10023582, filed 2003-06, 47,000 miles“I have serious and repeating problems with suspension/ tires on my Toyota Prius 2001 car (manufactured 06/01). Three times the front tires where abnormally and significantly worn (during approx 7,500 miles) with, with side and top scars etc. Toyota already changed the tires four times but they are unable to solve problem. However, the same problem is likely repeat itself again and again, and changing the tires is not a solution. I do not like driving on such dangerously worn tires; moreover, it is against the law to drive on tires in such condition). …”
NHTSA complaint #10121100, filed 2005-05, 60,000 miles“This is the 3rd set of tires I have had to put on the car due to uneven wear. I only have 48000 miles on the car. The tires wear as though they are under inflated, but I am careful to be sure that I am following the manufacturers recommendation for tire inflation. Since this is the only tire useable on this car, I am very disappointed in Toyota's response to the problem. Since Toyota probably gave the specs to bridgestone to manufacture the tire, it is Toyota's responsibility to assure that the tire was designed to be to have a normal tread life as well as help the car function efficiently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070475, filed 2004-01, 26,000 miles“6/2001 Prius; mileage ~20,000; bridgestone potenza 175/65/r14rx original tires; while driving approximately 40 MPH on surface streets, rear right passenger tread separated from the tire. Dealer recommended going to tire vendor for warrantee replacement. Plan to pursue issue with Toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #10030620, filed 2003-08, 25,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 11% |
| 2001 | 27 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Prius
45 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology