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2001 TOYOTA Prius STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #11V304000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering linkage may loosen, affecting the electric power assist system, especially when turning left.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you may lose power steering, making it harder to steer the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace the nuts in the steering linkage at no cost to you, and you can contact them at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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Critical #00V285000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering gear box may have a problem with the torque sensor, which helps the power steering system work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you might see a warning icon on your dashboard, and steering could become harder than usual, especially at higher speeds.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix your electric steering gear box for free, so you can drive with peace of mind.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL CONTACT CAN OCCUR IN THE TORQUE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS THE POWER ASSIST OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. THE TORQUE SENSOR COULD SEND IMPROPER ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ICON WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE CENTER PANEL, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE HIGHER THAN NORMAL STEERING EFFORT DEPENDING UPON VEHICLE SPEED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR BOX.
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Other TOYOTA Prius 2001 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Prius Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
2 recalls

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