2011 Toyota Prius Electrical System Problems
The 2011 Toyota Prius has 109 electrical system complaints, 21% of its 519 total complaints for the year, with 4 fires and 3 crashes reported. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 75,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 109
- 21% of 519
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 75,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report smoke or fire originating near the dashboard or engine area, sometimes while driving on the highway, with wiring or circuit damage found afterward.
- Both low-beam headlights reportedly fail simultaneously and without warning, with some owners saying the problem recurs and worsens over time, especially in damp weather.
- Some owners describe the horn losing functionality suddenly with no dashboard warning.
- A few complaints describe electrical smoke or burning smells accompanied by damaged headlights after the incident, sometimes occurring while the vehicle was still under warranty.
When 2011 Toyota Prius electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 28, 2011, latest Jan 15, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Toyota Prius
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Prius model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical system problems in the 2011 Toyota Prius?
- NHTSA lists 109 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Toyota Prius, which is 21% of the 519 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Prius electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this electrical system issue.
- Have there been fires linked to the 2011 Toyota Prius electrical system?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data for this issue includes 4 fire reports and 3 crash reports, along with 1 injury.
- At what mileage do electrical problems tend to appear in the 2011 Prius?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 75,000 miles.
- How does the 2011 Prius compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2011 model's electrical complaints make up 21% of its total complaints, higher than most other years listed, such as 2013 at 15% and 2017 at 13%.