How many transmission or powertrain complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA lists 77 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2010 Toyota Prius, which is 3% of the 2,757 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius transmission or powertrain?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component on the 2010 Prius.

What powertrain problems do owners report most on the 2010 Prius?

Owners most commonly describe the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly after being shifted into park, getting stuck in neutral, or losing power suddenly while driving.

At what mileage do these transmission issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 10,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported for the 2010 Prius.

2010 Toyota Prius Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 77 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Toyota Prius, 3% of that year's 2,757 total complaints. Owners most often reported unintended rollaway after shifting to park and sudden loss of power. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 77; 3% of 2,757
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly rolls backward or forward after being shifted into park, sometimes while parked on an incline or in a garage.
Vehicle stuck in neutral with a dashboard message warning to park on a flat surface and set the parking brake.
Sudden loss of power or lunging forward while driving at low speed, in one case followed by brake failure and a collision.
Vehicle continues moving and rolls away after the driver pushes the power-off button while still in drive.
Warning lights and a 'check hybrid system' message appear suddenly while driving at highway speed, accompanied by a loss of power.
Lunging or jerking motion when shifting from park into drive or reverse, followed by hard braking sensation.

When 2010 Toyota Prius transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2010, latest Jul 24, 2025.

77 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Feb 2010 (19).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Toyota Prius

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Prius model year

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

201077 (3%)
201118 (3%)
201221 (5%)
201314 (3%)
20146 (3%)
201513 (8%)
201614 (9%)
20174 (4%)
20182 (6%)
20192 (7%)
20201 (7%)
20210 (0%)
20221 (4%)
20232 (11%)
20241 (4%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission or powertrain complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?: NHTSA lists 77 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2010 Toyota Prius, which is 3% of the 2,757 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Prius transmission or powertrain?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component on the 2010 Prius.
What powertrain problems do owners report most on the 2010 Prius?: Owners most commonly describe the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly after being shifted into park, getting stuck in neutral, or losing power suddenly while driving.
At what mileage do these transmission issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 10,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this component area shows 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported for the 2010 Prius.