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2010 Toyota Prius Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2010 Toyota Prius, about 1% of the 2,822 total complaints filed for the year. No related recalls are logged for this problem area, and the median mileage at failure across the model's complaints is 134,000 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
19
1% of 2,822
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
134,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights turn on together, often linked to an accumulator pressure leak error code.
  • Brake pedal feels harder to press or sinks toward the floor, with reduced stopping power at highway speed.
  • Owners describe the brake booster pump assembly failing over time, which also disables the pre-collision system and adaptive cruise warnings, showing a "CHECK PCS SYSTEM" message.
  • A hissing or repeated pumping noise comes from the brake system when the pedal is pressed.
  • Some owners note the car runs silently on battery power while backing up, which they say makes it hard for pedestrians in parking lots to notice the vehicle.

When 2010 Toyota Prius collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 30, 2009, latest Mar 12, 2026.

2010 Toyota Prius collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Apr 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2025 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2010 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Prius model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20061 (0%)
  3. 20072 (0%)
  4. 20083 (0%)
  5. 20095 (1%)
  6. 201019 (1%)
  7. 20115 (1%)
  8. 20123 (1%)
  9. 201313 (3%)
  10. 20145 (2%)
  11. 20157 (4%)
  12. 20162 (1%)
  13. 20171 (1%)
  14. 20181 (3%)
  15. 20194 (13%)
  16. 20202 (14%)
  17. 20211 (17%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (5%)
  20. 20241 (4%)
  21. 20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2010 Prius, which is about 1% of the 2,822 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius collision avoidance or brake system?
According to the data provided, there are no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2010 Prius, even though some owners reference a past brake booster recall campaign in their complaint narratives.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure across complaints in this area is 134,000 miles.
Do these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported among the 19 complaints in this area for the 2010 Prius.
What parts are most often mentioned in these complaints?
Most complaints describe the ABS and brake booster/accumulator system, which owners say also disables pre-collision and adaptive cruise features when it fails.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.