2006 Toyota Prius Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 210about this part
- Share
- 15%of 1,440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 210 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Toyota Prius, 15% of the 1,440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 34 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS actuator is failing to prime causing the anti-lock brakes to slip and the brakes not to engage. This has happened multiple times while both stationary and driving. I see that Toyota had extended warranty related to this issue however that expired 12/31/2017. My issue started in january of 2018. I have attached a copy of the warranty enhancement for reference.”
NHTSA complaint #11088961, filed 2018-04, 61,000 miles“We are going to be injured or die due to failure of the brake actuator assembly. This exact failure was covered under a warranty enhancement program zg1 which has expired. We cannot afford this repair exceeding $2500. Toyota is non responsive. We are seniors with no hope of resolution. Please intervene. We do not want to die from this brake failure. Thank you and may god bless us all.”
NHTSA complaint #11187196, filed 2019-03, 136,000 miles“Feb 8, 2018 my Prius brake warning lights came on. Toyota says this is due to failure of the brake actuator assembly at a repair cost of $2900. This exact failure was covered under a warranty enhancement program zg1 up to 10 years old and 150,000 miles. My 2006 Prius is just over 11 years old with 136,000 miles. Please help! Is another extension of this warranty upcoming? Toyota should pay for this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11071936, filed 2018-02, 136,000 miles“Abs actuator failure. There was a recall that was good until 2017 and 150k miles. My vehicle has 192k miles. I was backing out of my driveway and the three ABS ligths came on and my brakes failed. I scanned the computer using an obd and it indicated failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11243405, filed 2019-08, 192,000 miles“While pressing on brake while going low speed to stop at a red light, the car accelerated before braking. A few minutes later, I was attempting to park in a parking garage. While pulling into the parking spot I applied the brake to come to a complete stop. Instead of decelerating, the car aggressively accelerated into the cement barrier at the head of the parking spot.”
NHTSA complaint #10655260, filed 2014-11, 198,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214323Mar 17, 2022TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10142888Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
- 10142504Apr 18, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 18, 2017 Rev1: G458The Parts Information and Required Tools and Equipment sections have been updated. Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius and 2006 ?…
- 10111629Aug 23, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-03): Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake…
- 10134407Apr 19, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-03): Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake…
- 10134405Apr 19, 2016Dealer email: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 | 5 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 29% |
| 2019 | 11 | 37% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 14 | 15% |
| 2016 | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 | 93 | 56% |
| 2014 | 103 | 49% |
| 2013 | 242 | 58% |
| 2012 | 200 | 47% |
| 2011 | 278 | 53% |
| 2010 | 1,945 | 69% |
| 2009 | 199 | 40% |
| 2008 | 390 | 26% |
| 2007 | 331 | 17% |
| 2006 | 210 | 15% |
| 2005 | 282 | 27% |
| 2004 | 76 | 12% |
| 2003 | 16 | 16% |
| 2002 | 20 | 12% |
| 2001 | 16 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Prius
941 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsVehicle speed control
84 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Prius
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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