• November 14, 2012Steering

  Steering Intermediate Extension Shaft may Fail

  NHTSA campaign 12V-537 · 669,705 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.

  The risk: Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  The remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

• November 14, 2012Engine and cooling

  Water Pump may Fail Causing a Vehicle Stall

  NHTSA campaign 12V-536 · 350,662 vehicles potentially affected · Engine and engine cooling

  The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.

  The risk: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  The remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

• February 3, 2010Equipment

  Load carrying capacity modification labels

  NHTSA campaign 10V-036 · 153,418 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

  The risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

• October 5, 2009Speed control

  Pedal entrapment

  NHTSA campaign 09V-388 · 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

  The defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

  The risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

  The remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do…

• May 31, 2006Steering

  Steering shaft failure

  NHTSA campaign 06V-188 · 170,856 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: The intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied and the connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture.

  The risk: This could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.

  The remedy: Toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. The recall began on june 9, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

• April 3, 2006Air bags

  Air bag inflator

  NHTSA campaign 06V-096 · 133 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.

  The risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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A campaign rarely covers every Prius built in 2006. 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.

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Common questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 campaigns for the 2006 Toyota Prius: 12V-537 (Steering Intermediate Extension Shaft may Fail); 12V-536 (Water Pump may Fail Causing a Vehicle Stall); 10V-036 (Load carrying capacity modification labels); 09V-388 (Pedal entrapment); and 2 more.

How do I know if my 2006 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 2006 Toyota Prius?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Toyota dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.