2010 Toyota Prius: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 24, 2024 · Engine · MN

At around 1000,000 miles my Toyota Prius started burning oil like crazy. The dealer did an oil consumption test and confirmed the problem. I had to have my engine rebuilt because the rings were not seating properly. I had to bear all costs even though this is clearly a manufacturing default.

Filed Oct 17, 2023 · Engine · WI

Excessive Oil consumption, particularly with highway driving. I have had this car for about a year. I only noticed that the oil was nearly empty when the engine was shaking while idling at an intersection. No warning lights for oil pressure or level ever came on, it would occasionally "ding" for oil pressure, but barley long enough for me to even read what the warning was. By excessive, I mean VERY excessive. First oil change after only 3k, almost empty. Road trip, mainly highway only about 600 miles, nearly empty. If I top it off, I check it constantly. City driving (more electric) it may burn a quart every 1-2k miles, highway more. I had the EGR, manifold and plugs serviced/replaced, it improved slightly. I'm having more work done now, but after reading SO MANY similar complaints online, I find it hard to believe this isn't a recall. An engine sputtering and nearly dying while idling is not safe, especially with no warning lights on! I contacted Toyota, they said they had not recalls or Consumer Confidence programs for complaints of oil consumption and/or piston ring seat problems in these vehicles (seems to be the primary cause). I did see a class action for many other Toyota 4cyl engines due to excess oil consumption.

Filed Jan 15, 2022 · Engine · FL

Last year on September 13, 2021 I purchase a used 2010 Toyota Prius ( Vehicle VIN[XXX]) with 122414 miles on the Odometer, I got my oil changed on October 29, 2021 so I can keep track of when my oil is due. My odometer reading on oil change was 123,268. I drove 2806 miles, when I woke up on December 08, 2021 with no oil in my engine. I thought that was very strange so after adding a quart of oil My husband got for me. I took the vehicle back to the shop ( Good Year Tire & Rubber Company 1585- A Island Lane Fleming Island, FL 32003) I originally had my oil changed at, to have them check if there was some sort of leak. The odometer reading at that day/ service was 126,074. After a full inspection of the engine exterior componence, no leak was to be found. Then I decided to do some research only to find out that back in 2016 Toyota had a lawsuit against them for having manufacturer defects in the productions of engine between the years of 2006 - 2011. The manufacturer defect was the engine piston would eventually start having oil leaks into the engine causing engine excessive oil consumption. That same day I took my vehicle to the nearest Toyota dealership ( Coggin Toyota At the Avenues 11340 Philips Hwy Jacksonville FL32256) for a engine oil consumption test to be serviced on my vehicle. This process takes place by filling oil to the full line marking it... confirming there is no leaks....sealing everything and I was to return after driving 1200 miles ( odometer reading at service was 126,094). upon returning the vehicle on December 30, 2021...My vehicle failed the engine oil consumption test because after driving 1221 miles my engine was low on oil by 1.5 quart. This kind of engine oil consumption not only causes my engine to deuterate in time, but also my vehicle diminishes in value. After it was established that my vehicle engine consumes oil / failed the engine oil consumption test. Toyota advised me to get a new engine that would cost me $6987.63 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATI

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OK

Vehicle after awhile starts to consume oil. It's runs out of oil very quickly. There is no oil leak.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 114,700 miles · CA

I have experienced problems with the electrical, oil, and break systems ever since purchasing my certified pre-owned 2010 prius from the dealership in 2013. Toyota has never provided a satisfactory answer for what is actually wrong with the electrical system; the problem still remains. Toyota also does not have an ideal maintenance plan set up for the known increased oil consumption rate that is directly linked to my model vehicle and has not only not performed routine oil changes but also sent me home after a supposed oil change with zero oil in my tank. But today my main concern that I take issue with and that ive encountered from the get-go, has to do with the breaks. For years I've been telling toyota about how my breaks do this thing where under the right circumstances (those being things like slight bumps or raises in the road, or going over a manhole cover) the breaks not only give out but actually propel me forward with zero chance for stopping which is quite terrifying already and then when you add in other drivers on the road into the equation is a literal nightmare. Despite my many efforts for toyota to take a look at them they always refuse any service to them because my dashboard is not displaying any warning signs. Also, due to the fact that its not a constant issue, meaning it only happens under the right circumstances which idk where such a precise place exists near the dealership, they cant experience it for themselves. So my concerns are dismissed leaving me to fend for myself whenever these circumstances arise which no doubt an accident seems to be on the horizon. Then with ~114,700 miles on the odometer, my entire ABS system crashed while I was in traffic. Luckily I am a beyond exceptional driver and also have catlike reflexes so was able to manage my way to the shoulder of the road when this occurred. However, with warning lights now illuminated o

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TX

Exsesive oil consumption. Need to add oil ( 2 quarts or more) between oil changes

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Engine · 108,000 miles · NC

When the vehicle passed 100k miles, it start consuming oil excessively. Now it needs a quart every 200 miles. I found out from the net that this is a known problem that toyota has not resolved

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · Engine · 208,071 miles · MA

Excessive oil consumption LED to engine failure and replacement cost of approximately $5000.00 also excessive oil cost to constantly fill oil over the years. I purchased the vehicle new. And got stuck with it as I was going through divorce and not working it was unfortunately cheaper to pay for a used engine replacement through toyota. I have saved all receipts in hopes of recuperating money in the future

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Engine · 145,500 miles · CA

Excess oil consumption, used 2 quarts of oil before next oil change, toyota's don't consume oil the way this car does , I've never owned a car with this problem using so much oil. The burnt oil is going to eventually build up causing more issues in the combustion chambers and smog devices .

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Engine · CO

I was aware the check engine light and alarm came on when I would make right or left hand turns. Took my vehicle in for a check. Was told there "was no oil on the dipstick" so had my oil changed on 2/21/2018 and my mileage was 72704. They did an oil consumption test at this time. When I returned at 73696 miles to have phase two of the test checked, the oil was at "full level". Now at 77,250 miles and am having to add oil again. Stopped at toyota service on 6/01/2018 for them to check the warning light. Vehicle was low on oil again. They topped off the oil at no charge. Thank you! When asked what else could be done about this problem, I was told I could replace the engine. Not going to happen with my 2010 prius. Not due for an oil change for quite some time. Guess I will check and add oil as needed in the interim.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Engine · 140,421 miles · WI

The car is consuming oil at unreasonable rates.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Engine · 195,538 miles · TX

I just tested all years from 2010 to 2011 prius, those prius burns a lot of oil at every 2,000 miles. I did fill it (at 4.4 quarts of oil) correctly it but prius ate over 3 quarts in 2000 miles. Like many of people have been reports this on priuschat.com and etc online forums. I hate to spend my money to buy motor oils! Why this prius excessive oil consumption? "what did this happen?" I just purchased 2010 prius on oct. 2016. And I tested it. It still oil consumption. Toyota dealer can't do anything for motor oil. Since it happened, I still check oil level at every 2,000 miles and put it some motor oil in it until it reach to 5,000 miles for synthetic oil change.