2005 Toyota Prius: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 11, 2026 · Brakes · FL

ABS actuator failed and had little to no braking action while merging on the freeway. Had to swerve to avoid collision on interstate

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Brakes · FL

Brake actuator going bad. Safety is put at risk as brakes are slow to work and sometimes don't work at all for a couple of seconds, making sudden stops impossible. Has not been confirmed by dealer. Has not been inspected. ABS and TPMS light would briefly pop up for a couple of seconds on car startup before shutting off.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 299,999 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized. In addition, the contact heard a squealing sound and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable and failed to display the correct mileage. The contact stated that the odometer was stuck on 299,999.

Filed Jun 8, 2024 · Brakes · AZ

This has been an on going issue with all of toyota hybrids, the abs actuator which control the brakes isn't safe to drive around when not functioning right. Dealership will not replace im suprise that this has no been a recall as its a safety hazard on the road not only for the driver but putting others in danger. My brakes sometimes is floored to the ground with minimal stoppage.

Filed Sep 16, 2023 · Brakes · NC

11 months ago I had a brand new Toyota ABS brake actuator installed on my 2005 Prius. Less than a year later, it is failing again. Since I've driven the car more than 12,000 miles Toyota will not replace the part under warranty. Toyota charges $1800 for the part alone. I had an abs brake actuator fail on a previous 2007 Prius as well. Toyota forums imply this is a too common problem.

Filed Mar 27, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

When driving the vehicle multiple lights came on (ABS, VSC, & brake)! Brakes became hard to push at times and didn’t feel normal. Took it to shop and had both ABS speed sensors replaced. Warning lights went away and brakes were normal again. After a day, the lights came back on and a constant alarm started sounding! The brake system failed and the vehicle was super hard to stop! Came very close to having a major accident on the interstate when this happened!!! It took pumping of the brakes and full force on the pedal to bring it to a stop!! Went back to the shop and was told that the ABS control module/actuator went bad and needs to be replaced. Was also told that this system is a known problem in Toyota Prius’s for a long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed May 1, 2021 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · GA

I never received any notification of need to change out the actuator on my brake system. My car has been maintained meticulously. Yesterday while driving on interstate, the ABS, brake, and vsc lights illuminated. My mechanic says $2500 repair. I was never notified of this life threatening issue by toyota. The 'extended warranty' of course was time limited, expiring in 2017. Should have been a recall

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Brakes · 136,600 miles · IN

2005 toyota prius, base model, 136,600 miles, meticulous service history, recalls serviced, safe driver. At 45mph ABS, (!), and brake lights came on dashboard. Parked, turned off car, and checked 12v battery and brake fluid levels'fine upon inspection. Brakes became spongy upon startup. Limped car to dealership and was told ABS actuator had failed, destroying front brake pads and rotors at same time. Quoted $3,600 repair estimate; car worth $4,000. Recognized toyota issue'tsb with a warranty extension offered (zg1). This also occurs on gen 3 prius models (2010'2014 , zj1 extension). Fortunate to have not wrecked, but the repair cost has totaled the vehicle.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 150,000 miles · AL

When I go to hit the brakes the car won't stop and the rear end makes noise and raises up. The ABS and brake lights are one as well as maintenance required and SRS airbag light. The master alarm buzzer is on and won't go off. Brakes engaged without hitting the brake causes rim to overheat and brake fluid gets extremely hot. Also sometimes when tap on the brakes they will lock up and you will go sliding sideways or tap the brakes and they straight to the floor. Also the brake actuator starts whining noise and won't go off even if the car is turned off. Don't have documentation from a mechanic but can send video of driving it.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Brakes · 152,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH and suddenly my braking system failed. I had no braking and had to use the manual foot brake to slow. Abs light and red triangle came on. I entered into a construction zone so was unable to pull to the shoulder. I restarted my car and drove home without brakes. I took the vehicle to toyota and spent $2,500 to fix since the warranty on the actuator ended in 2017. This should be recalled and I should be refunded as this is a dangerous risk and is still happening to many 05 priuses still on the road.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Brakes · 98,748 miles · TX

My 2005 prius has an ABS and brake light on . Fail to stop. One day I was on highway and the ABS start making noise. ( alarm). And brake stop working. Almost got into the accident. When I got home , I start call toyota to report and check on my brake and ABS light and any other recall. They said no more recall for my prius 2005. I think whoever own the prius have the same problem. And out of luck for the ABS brake recall and have the accident. I hope toyota extend the recall the brake , ABS ,

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Brakes · DE

Drove to work on wednesday, september 25, 2019 no issue with the car all day. Left work at 8:30pm and brakes did not work unless pressed extremely hard. Dash lit, brake light on left, ABS on right of dash lit, triangle with exclamation mark in center with high pitched buzzing noise. Backing up was fine but not when the car was in drive. Contacted toyota dealership in wilmington, delaware and they stated no current recall on brakes for 2005 prius. Checked recall history which showed zero unrepaired recalls which means the pump was replaced prior to my purchase of vehicle. However, still having problems with brakes.