2006 Toyota Prius fuel system problems

Filed Jul 26, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 167,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and immediately regained power. Approximately 24 hours later the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 12V536000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 188,000 miles · TN

The water pump went out causing the hybrid battery to die. Pressing the break is supposed to recharge the battery but the battery is now completely gone

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · FL

Smell of fuel after getting out of vehicle. Also sometimes with AC or windows open. Dealer says deterioration of connections in engine compartment. Could possibly be fire and injury if this got worse. Consider this for recall. Other toyota models probably with similar systems are recalled. Why not this model?

Filed Nov 15, 2017 · Fuel system · MD

When fueling my car the pump cuts off not allowing me to fill the vehicle. If I am down to one dot that will require me to fill the tank the pump cuts off after only filling to 5 or 6 gallons, not allowing me to fill the tank and get full gas mileage benefits from this vehicle. I have tried various methods and different gas facilities and the results are the same the pump cuts off while fueling the car and will not let me fill the tank. I have read online that other owners are having the same problem and was advised by a car maintenance center to contact the federal safety agency to file a report. I have tried contacting my local dealership and they have not returned my call.

Filed Oct 3, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

When vehicle is started no dash lights for fuel gage, speedometer, odometer inoperable due to faulty combination meter. No recall just extended warranty that toyota will not replace.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MA

Engine failure; driving on roadways, highways the main warning light on dash lights up, followed by sudden engine failure seconds or minutes there after. Toyota professionals have failed to properly diagnose this danger/malfunction, or recommend a proper solution. I have been caught on the interstate in very dangerous areas with total engine loss. This represents a major malfunction and could lead to serious injury, accidents and death nationwide. Please alert others.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 103,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

My wife [xxx] had a serious accident in the parking lot of the victorian on main st in santa monica on wednesday september 2. From standstill, her 2006 prius suddenly accelerated to a very high rate on its own and the car's brakes were completely non-responsive. In this relatively confined parking area, after a frightening period of trying to regain control of the vehicle, she made a split-second decision to crash into a tree at a relatively high speed in order to avoid steering the car onto main st. And causing a much more serious accident that would have impacted many people, automobiles and public and private property and possibly resulted in multiple deaths and multiple serious injuries. She sustained a broken foot. Her passenger sustained bruising. Both were taken by ambulance to st. John's hospital. Both airbags deployed. The 2 occupants were wearing seat belts. As a result, and only because of [xxx] quick thinking and potentially sacrificial action, [xxx], her passenger and many other non-suspecting people are alive today. It is apparently well-established that the prius can accelerate in this manner. In this case, the circumstances would appear to be straight forward: a car parked in a parking lot and started suddenly accelerates on it's own and refuses to allow the driver control. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · IN

Ran out of gas with indicator light reading approximately 1/4 tank remaining

Filed May 9, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 177,343 miles · AZ

Parked car at night in colorado in february, 2015. Outside temperature was approx 25 degrees farenheit. We ate dinner at a restaurant, came out and started the 2006 prius. Instrument cluster panel showeing the fuel gauge, odometer, shift position and speedometer failed to come on. Turned car off and on numerous times - no instrument cluster panel lights. The following morning, the instrument cluster panel worked fine. This has happened occasionally since the first incident in february. This is a safety concern; one is unable to tell which gear the vehicle is in, the speed of the vehicle, or how much fuel the vehicle has. After contacting toyota, they told me the extended warranty had expired in december 2014. As a safety defect, toyota should still be covering a known problem.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota prius. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The contact discovered that the vehicle was out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated that 1/4 tank of fuel was in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a faulty fuel bladder caused a false fuel gauge reading. The computer was reset, but the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.