The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V039000·Announced 2010-02-09

Toyota Recalls 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250H for Brake Issues

Toyota is recalling 2010 Prius and Lexus HS250H vehicles because inconsistent brake feel may increase stopping distances on rough or slick roads.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product defect (increased stopping distance) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS250H passenger vehicles. The recall involves approximately 148,549 vehicles.

Customers have reported inconsistent brake feel after the anti-lock braking system (ABS) activates during slow and steady braking on rough or slick road surfaces. This defect may cause stopping distances to be longer than expected for a given pedal force, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on March 3, 2010, and was expected to be completed in late March 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA, LEXUS PRIUS, HS
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
148,549

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PRIUS
  • HS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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