Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Toyota Prius has 20 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | It's a known quality defect covered under CSP ZKG. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The color of my Prius 2010 starts with 070, blizzard white pearl. The body started peeling. I have v... |
| Apr 28, 2023 | STRUCTURE | 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PAINT ISSUES ON VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE... |
| Nov 5, 2019 | STRUCTURE | FACTORY DEFECTIVE PAINT RESULTED IN PEELING PAINT. CONTACTED TOYOTA BY EMAIL & PHONE & THEY REFUSE ... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | STRUCTURE | AUTOMOTIVE PAINT IS UNSTABLE. ON THE SIDES THERE ARE SEVERAL POINTS. MANY PAINT CHIPS IN FRONT OF TH... |
| May 1, 2017 | STRUCTURE | WENT TO SWAP THE LICENSE PLATE IN MY PRIUS AFTER REGISTERING IN NEW STATE. BACK LICENSE PLATE BOLT O... |
| Sep 22, 2016 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW GLASS HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER... |
| Dec 1, 2015 | STRUCTURE | ONGOING PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE REPORTED MUCH EARLIER. BODY PARTS ARE PLASTIC--LIKELY TO REDUCE WEIGHT--... |
| Mar 31, 2015 | STRUCTURE | AFFECTED PART# 5141012105 COVER. WHILE DRIVING A SCRAPING SOUND WAS HEARD. AFTER STOPPING AND CH... |
| Nov 20, 2014 | STRUCTURE | BACKING UP IN A PRIVATE PARKING LOT OF AN APARTMENT IN SUNNYVALE THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 20 APROX ... |
| Aug 9, 2014 | STRUCTURE | INNER FENDER SPLASH SHIELD FELL OFF AS I WAS DRIVING. *TR |
| Feb 17, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE OIL DOOR FELLS OFF. *TR |
| Sep 9, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCH/TRUNK DOOR WOULD ... |
| May 30, 2013 | STRUCTURE | DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE OIL CHANGE COVER FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE COVER IS BENEATH ... |
| May 23, 2013 | STRUCTURE | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, GOING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN MY BUMPER BOTTOM BECAME PARTIALLY DETACHED.... |
| Dec 20, 2012 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | THE FOLLOWING EVENT HAPPENED TWICE WITH THIS VEHICLE. TIN BOTH INSTANCES, THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND I... |
| Sep 2, 2011 | STRUCTURE | PLASTIC UNDERCARRIAGE COVER LOOSENED AND STARTED DRAGGING ON HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARANT REASON. *TR |
| Feb 24, 2011 | STRUCTURE | 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. CONSUMER STATES LEFT INNER FENDER LINER AND FRONT SPLASH SHIELD FELL OFF VEHICLE.... |
| Aug 20, 2010 | STRUCTURE | THE FRONT BUMPER IS SO LOW THAT I HAVE TO GO OVER BUMPS AND DIPS VERY SLOWLY, WHEN TURNING INTO A D... |
| Nov 20, 2009 | STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION. NOT A FAILURE BUT A SAFETY PREVENTION MEASURE 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS 1. EVENT:... |