2001 Toyota PRIUS Recalls

Learn What to Do if Your PRIUS Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Toyota, so if you own a 2001 PRIUS take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Toyota to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
  2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
  3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page

Recent 2001 PRIUS Recalls

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2001 TOYOTA PRIUS

    • Recall Announced JULY 19 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06V266000
    • Number Affected 34,771

    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper molding of the resin body of the crankshaft position senor installed on the engine block, engine oil may penetrate the seal and enter the sensor wiring connector. The wire harness connector may not be sufficiently attached to the locking tab of the sensor wiring connector.

    Consequence: Engine oil inside the sensor wiring connector could cause expansion due to the heat of the engine and could deform the sensor wiring connector. The connector may become disconnected, which could cause the engine to stall while driving and not be able to be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V266000 »

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall for 2001 TOYOTA PRIUS

    • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 21 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V285000
    • Number Affected 1,772

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Insufficient electrical contact can occur in the torque sensor that controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. The torque sensor could send improper electrical signals.

    Consequence: If this occurs, the power steering warning icon will be displayed on the center panel, and the driver could experience higher than normal steering effort depending upon vehicle speed.

    Fix: Dealers will repair the electric steering gear box.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V285000 »

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(800) 331-4331
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Toyota Customer Service
Mail:
Toyota Customer Assistance Center
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Torrance, CA 90509-2991