Vehicle recall 11V304000 · June 1, 2011
2001-2003 Toyota Prius
The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from January 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.
- Consequence
- Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall began on July 8, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V304000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 2011
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,377
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Prius (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
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