2002 Toyota Prius recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Prius. Between them they involve steering and engine and cooling. The most recent was received on June 1, 2011.
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Steering
Electric power steering system
The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2003 prius passenger cars manufactured from january 28, 2000, through may 30, 2003. The steering linkage may loosen, resulting in reduced electric steering assistance when making a left turn.
The risk: Loss of power steering, particularly when an operator is actively intending to steer the vehicle, may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace the nuts in the steering linkage free of charge. The safety recall began on july 8, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Engine and cooling
Crankshaft position sensor
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Prius built in 2002. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2002 Toyota Prius owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Toyota dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (11V-304, 06V-266).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Toyota Prius model years
- 2025 2
- 2022 1
- 2019 3
- 2018 1
- 2017 3
- 2016 5
- 2015 1
- 2014 3
- 2013 3
- 2012 6
- 2011 6
- 2010 10
- 2009 6
- 2008 4
- 2007 4
- 2006 6
- 2005 6
- 2004 6
Common questions
Does the 2002 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2002 Toyota Prius: 11V-304 (Electric power steering system); 06V-266 (Crankshaft position sensor).
How do I know if my 2002 Toyota Prius has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Toyota Prius?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.