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2006 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 #12V537000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Critical #06V188000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND SLIDING YOKE IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM CAN CRACK WHEN LARGE FORCES ARE APPLIED AND THE CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE OR THE SLEEVE MAY FRACTURE.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Free Fix
TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND INSPECT THE SLIDING YOKE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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Other TOYOTA Prius 2006 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Prius Years

2023
3 recalls
2022
1 recall
2019
2 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
2005
6 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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