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Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Prius 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Toyota Prius: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

2,001Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
202Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting1,067 complaints

1,067 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes340 complaints

340 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System246 complaints

246 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure186 complaints

186 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control124 complaints

124 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V388000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V537000.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V036000.

Tires14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V536000.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V388000Reported October 5, 2009 - 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445,056 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

12V536000Reported November 14, 2012 - 350,662 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 350,662 vehicles across all affected models.

12V537000Reported November 14, 2012 - 669,705 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 669,705 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP13001Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed April 8, 2020

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP13001Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed April 8, 2020

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP13001Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed April 8, 2020

Intermediate Steering Shaft Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

PE09019Opened April 17, 2009 - Closed August 27, 2009

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09019Opened April 17, 2009 - Closed August 27, 2009

HEADLIGHT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20061
200727
200896
2009384
2010517
2011138
201298
2013133
2014150
2015116
201681
201761
201872
201948
202029
202115
202210
202311
202410
20252
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.