2007 Toyota Prius: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Body · VA · fire

catalytic converter is easily accessible and there should be a recall to have a safety operation and stop all these cars from being sold in the market because there is a rise in many thefts of the catalytic converter due to it being very easily accusable without any guard in place to prevent thieves from getting to it to remove and sell for parts. Spray paint can be cleaned off and vin numbers can be sanded down. simply trying that will not work. i was unaware that it was stolen off of the vehicle until i drove it a little ways to where the vehicle was then burning and i could smell it catching on fire

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Engine · 140,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact's girlfriend owned a 2007 toyota prius. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at 55 MPH, a grayish smoke began to emit from the engine without warning. His girlfriend then immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle with her son as the smoke quickly turned into flames. The fire spread rapidly and the vehicle exploded. As a result, the authorities arrived at the scene and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed; no injuries were reported. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. *ln

Filed May 22, 2017 · Engine · 138,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota prius. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. Seventeen days later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to another dealer who performed an oil change and checked the tire pressure. One week later, the failure recurred and the tire gauge indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician recommended that the hybrid battery might be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced with a 12-volt regular battery. The battery was not replaced. Two hours later, while the contact was driving, the failure recurred and the check engine indicator started to blink. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road where the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine and called aaa. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there were two holes at the bottom of the engine. The technician also found a piece of metal that fractured from the engine. The manufacturer stated that the warranty was expired and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · TX · crash · fire

I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what I believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking. First 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, I fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, I collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 MPH. No airbags were deployed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report. Second toyota prius: I purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009. On october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 MPH. She reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward. She hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped. The car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle. I signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data. On january 26, 2016 I received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, USA, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'. I continue to own the vehicle and have it in my possession at this time.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 40,002 miles · TX · crash

I have owned two 2007 toyota prius. Both have been totaled due to what I believe is a failure of the hybrid drivetrain to disengage during emergency braking. This report is regarding the first vehicle. I have filed a separate report for the second vehicle which I still have in my possession. First 2007 prius, purchased new in 2007. On dec 9, 2009, to avoid a collision, I fully pressed the brakes with full force however the prius continued to propel forward. I should easily have been able to stop the vehicle in time. As it continued to propel forward, I collided with the other car. The speed at the moment of impact was approx 25 MPH. No airbags were deployed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss due to the extensive cost of repairing the hybrid system. I have the photographs of the accident and the police report. Second toyota prius: I purchased an exact replacement used 2007 prius in dec 2009. On october 17, 2015, a car stopped abruptly in front of my wife who was driving at approx 40 MPH. She reported pressing on the brakes with full force but that the prius continued to propel forward. She hit car in front then swerved to the right as the prius continued to propel forward. She steered to the left into the center median and the prius stopped. The car then caught on fire. No airbags were deployed. I have the photographs of the vehicle and the police report. I contacted toyota in nov 2015. An investigation was opened. A toyota 'field technical specialist' inspected the vehicle. I signed an 'edr consent form' for toyota to read any data from the vehicle. However due to the fire, they were not able to read any data. On january 26, 2016 I received a letter from a legal claims administrator at toyota motor sales, USA, inc., stating 'our inspection was unable to confirm any evidence of a manufacturing or design defect in your vehicle'.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 8,097 miles · GA · fire

My near death experience drive my 2007 toyota prius on august 30, 2007** **while driving my 2007 prius behind a 16-wheeler and at an average speed of 60mph, suddenly my prius' engine & motors roared and the speed surged so strongly that if I didn't ride the brakes, I saw myself ramming into the back of the 16-wheeler in front of me. Also at this time, a cadillac SUV was following me to close on this georgia secondary-highway#121 whereby I visualize a tragic accident about to occur. After about a half-mile riding the brakes and feeling the pulling torque of those powerful electric motors on the front wheels, I saw my chance to exit ahead where two trash dumpsters appeared. As I stopped the prius, I notice smoke coming over the hood. So I jump out of the prius. I saw flames round the front wheel well that soon flamed out. I contacted aaa auto club south and had the prius towed 45 miles back to the ann taylor toyota dealership/service center where I originally purchased the 2007 prius. Five days later, I was notified by the service center that a piece of flexible "carpet mat" suddenly "rigged" enough in order to become wedged onto the accelerator and no additional services required. (invoice#tocs368561 dated 09/05/07) now in disbelief and scared, I had my 2007 prius re-inspected at precision tune auto care (invoice#165110 dated 09/06/07). This inspected yielded evidence of a previous fire and burned rotors! I contacted by phone toyota corp customer service and usaa auto insurance. I contacted a legal attorney that advised me that my circumstances required hiring a mechanical engineer to disprove toyota's assertion or drive the vehicle until the run-a-way acceleration occurs again. As of this date, having been "stonewalled" the past two years, I want to verify that your department has a record of my incident.