How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Toyota Prius?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Prius, which is 3% of the 519 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Prius transmission issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Prius.

At what mileage do 2011 Prius transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.

What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2011 Prius?

Owners most frequently report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while the vehicle is being driven, sometimes at highway speeds.

2011 Toyota Prius Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Toyota Prius, 3% of its 519 total complaints that year. Owners most often report unexpected shifts into neutral while driving, at a median 60,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 3% of 519
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while driving at highway speeds, sometimes accompanied by a warning bell or dashboard message.
Some drivers describe the shifter behaving erratically, with the vehicle going into reverse when shifted into drive or vice versa shortly after starting to drive.
Owners report the car failing to accelerate on surface streets or when merging onto a freeway, with the hybrid system warning light coming on at the same time.
Several complaints describe the vehicle rolling and slowing down after dropping into neutral on its own, with normal function returning only after the gearshift is manually reset.

When 2011 Toyota Prius transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2011, latest Apr 27, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2018 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 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.

200541 (4%)
200622 (2%)
200741 (2%)
200854 (4%)
200922 (4%)
201079 (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 common are transmission problems on the 2011 Toyota Prius?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Prius, which is 3% of the 519 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Prius transmission issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Prius.
At what mileage do 2011 Prius transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.
What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2011 Prius?: Owners most frequently report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while the vehicle is being driven, sometimes at highway speeds.