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2011 Toyota Prius Brake Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are brake problems on the 2011 Toyota Prius?

277 owners have reported brake problems on the 2011 Toyota Prius, 53% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 36,000–130,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

277 complaints 53% of all 2011 complaints 88,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

ABS warning light 2

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (145 of 277). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.

Brakes complaints by Prius year

2010 Prius 1,939
2011 Prius 277
2015 Prius 93
2016 Prius 19
2017 Prius 14
2018 Prius 4
2019 Prius 11
2024 Prius 2

Related recalls

No recall covers brake problems on the 2011 Toyota Prius. See all 6 recalls for this year.

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Common questions

What are common 2011 Toyota Prius brake problems?

Complaints most often name the ABS warning light.

At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Prius brake problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 36,000–130,000 miles. The middle value is about 88,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Prius brake problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2011 Toyota Prius. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Prius year has the most brake complaints?

The 2010 Prius, with 1,939 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.