Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Toyota Prius has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HYBRID CIRCULATION PUMP FAILED. THREE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. |
| Dec 4, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYBRID BATTERY CAUSES A LOT OF PROBLEM IN MANY OF THE SYSTEMS, E... |
| Aug 15, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNDER SPEED LIMIT WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. I WAS DRIVING WHEN ... |
| Aug 5, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC HYBRID BATTERY COMPLETELY DISCHARGES CAUSING CAR TO LURCH WHEN TRYING TO ACC... |
| Feb 18, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR... |
| Dec 4, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INCIDENT: CAR ENGINE ON 2002 PRIUS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING AND DYING AFTER HAVING BEEN STARTED. WE W... |
| Jan 20, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE TRUNK WHERE THE BATTERY WAS LOCATED. CONSUMER... |
| Oct 16, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I JUNE OF 2202 I BOUGHT TOYOTA PRIUS. I WAS GETTING 44MPG ON THE HIGHWAY AND 49 IN THE CITY. THEN ... |
| Sep 6, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY TOYOTA PRIUS HAS HAD MULTIPLE AUTOMATIC FAILURES SINCE IT'S PURCHACE. YOU WILL BE DRIVING DOWN T... |
| May 27, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE REFUSES TO START. TOWED VEHICLE . REPLACED BATTERY , PROBLEM RE0CCURRED. A |
| Jan 1, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT DUE TO FAULTY BATTERY.*J... |