Toyota Prius C no deployment problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · 165,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle rapidly accelerated upon tapping the brake pedal and crashed into a brick storefront without warning. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. A bystander inside the store assisted the contact in exiting the vehicle. Law enforcement responded to the scene and administered a breathalyzer test, which returned negative for alcohol. A police report was filed, noting minor scratch damage to the storefront's concrete. The contact did not seek immediate medical attention; however, she sustained soreness in her upper arms and upper legs, as well as driving-related anxiety in a rental vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was inspected and deemed a total loss by an insurance adjuster. The contact stated that two days prior to the crash, the vehicle had surged forward without warning when the brake pedal. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

The contact was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver merging onto the highway attempted to cross multiple lanes of traffic, misjudged, and collided with the front passenger-side fender of the contact’s vehicle. As a result, the contact’s vehicle struck the left shoulder barrier, became airborne, and overturned three times before coming to rest in the middle of the roadway. Despite the severity of the crash, the air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the employer’s insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported by EMTs to a local hospital and treated for multiple nondescript injuries, including a damaged right rotator cuff and body pain. The contact also underwent chest and torso X-rays due to concerns of possible internal bleeding. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MI · crash

There was a driver side collision and the airbags did not deploy. Brakes do not slowly apply they slam down causing vehicle to slide/skid in emergency braking, ABS does not function properly. The dealership recently did an appraisal (4/2/25) on the vehicle that states “Lost communication with side airbag sensor LH, Side airbag sensor LH initialization incomplete, front speed sensor RH & LH circuit, and D- Door Motor ECU communication stop”. Insurance company inspected vehicle after crash, and there was a police report filed. There were no warning indicators prior to incident or after.

Filed Jul 4, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · CA · crash · 1 injury

I entered a large, strip mall parking area and was driving at the vastly reduced speed one would use in such a situation. My intention was to park my car to enter a store in the mall. I turned a corner to park on the side of the building (parking options were limited). As I entered a parking space (moving at the speed one would drive to do so; essentially INCREDIBLY slowly; moving forward into the space at almost 0 MPH and already applying the brake). Suddenly and with no warning, the car violently lurched forward at a vastly increased speed. I pressed down on the brake harder to try to stop the vehicle, but it propelled into and over the concrete curb stop and into the thick brick wall in front of me. There is considerable damage to the front end of my vehicle as a result. I was horrified at this dangerous situation. My safety was definitely at risk. I feel very fortunate that I wasn't seriously injured (and that no one, either a pedestrian or another driver, was involved in the accident). The airbags didn't deploy and I was of course, wearing my safety belt, which kept me from any severe injury. I do feel some physical injury effects this morning however (sore neck, shoulder, back; a slight headache). I'm not aware of any warning lamps, messages, etc. going off, but I must say everything happened very quickly. I've reported the accident to my insurance company & filed a claim. Given that the incident happened on the evening before the July 4th holiday, my insurance company scheduled vehicle towing (flatbed) for my car. It's my understanding that it's being stored at the tow company location & will be delivered tomorrow (Wednesday, 7/5/23) to the certified body repair facility recommended by my insurance company and chosen by me. An insurance adjuster will be doing their evaluation, likely in the next few days, at the earliest tomorrow morning. I've also advised the insurance company of these details & told them of my safety concerns and fears.

Filed Oct 22, 2022 · Airbags, Seats · TN · crash · 1 injury

Prius was rear-ended at highway speeds, forcing it into the vehicle ahead of it. Airbags did not deploy, & driver's seat failed to stay locked, moving forward then rearward during crash.

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Airbags · 84,000 miles · NE · crash

Our vehicle was struck in the side this week, and the air bags did not deploy. We were on a residential street traveling around 30mph.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Body, Driver assistance · 30,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota prius c. While driving 45 MPH or above, when a large vehicle passed, it would pull the contact's vehicle into its pathway. The contact stated that the failure also occurred in high wind conditions. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact had to slow down to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. On may 15, 2017, the vehicle was involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler. The contact believed he lost control of the vehicle due to the failure. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered pains and sought medical attention a month later. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The body damage to the passenger side of the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the pulling failure and provided case number: 1804052396 in 2018 as well as case number: 1905141699 for the recent failure. The contact was concerned for his safety because the vehicle was rear ended on january 8, 2019, which damaged the chassis and hybrid battery cage. The contact stated that the insurance company repaired the chassis; however, the hybrid battery cage and battery were not replaced. The contact was very concerned that the vehicle could catch fire in the event of a crash. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Car was involved in a 18+ car accident. Traveling at approx 55mph all traffic came to a sudden stop. The car did stop before impact. Driver pressed himself to the seat while slamming on breaks. A car slammed into the back of the prius which shot the prius forward, wedging it between the 2 vehicles in front of it. Upon impact with the cars it was slammed into the driver's seatbelt did not lock. Driver flew forward breaking bones in his face and obtained injuries to a knee from impacting the console, and whiplash. A child passenger in the back seat obtained a knot on head and whiplash. Air bags did not deploy. The belt elr did not engage. The car was deemed totaled.

Filed Dec 25, 2014 · Acceleration · 5,000 miles · PA · crash

At approximately 2:10pm on monday december 10, 2014 I was returning home from a brief trip. I was making the 90 degree right turn into my driveway when I felt my car, a prius, accelerate by itself. But this acceleration was not like what you get when you step on the gas. It was as if the car had a mind of its own and it was going to go! This car has a low horsepower engine and I can't imagine me being able to "lay rubber" with this vehicle and yet the photos my husband took later clearly show tire marks on the asphalt driveway. The car hit my neighbor's concrete block retaining wall and climbed it. The upward thrust was on the passenger side wheel of the vehicle and the car flipped over and came to rest on its windshield. The driver side window was shattered, but no airbags deployed. I was upside down, hanging from the seat belt and shoulder harness. I was not hurt as far as I can determine, which is pretty amazing. I was able to effect an exit from the vehicle, with assistance, through the shattered window. Our driveway is pretty short so all this happened within less than 3 seconds and ~20 feet.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 8,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota prius c. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and knee injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.