NHTSA reviews defect petition on 2010–2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and 3 other models: Brake Actuator Valve Wear
On November 22, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition (DP23005) into 2010–2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and 3 other models, concerning the service brakes, hydraulic. A Defect Petition is a request, usually from a vehicle owner, asking NHTSA to open a defect investigation; ODI reviews it and then grants or denies it. As of NHTSA’s latest data it is still open.
- Action
- DP23005 (Defect Petition)
- Status
- Open
- Component
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist
- Listed
- 12 make/model/year entries in NHTSA’s file
Vehicles under investigation
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Models | Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Prius, Prius V |
| Model years | 2010–2015 |
As listed in NHTSA’s investigation file. Not every vehicle of a listed model is necessarily affected.
What ODI says
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's direct experience and assessment that ODI closed DP19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. ODI will review the work conducted during DP19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition The petition and related materials can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI number:11553736.
Official summary by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation for DP23005, quoted in full (U.S. government work, public domain).
What owners have reported
Owners filed 4,906 complaints with NHTSA about the model years in this investigation, reporting 399 crashes, 31 fires, 203 injuries, 8 deaths. These are all complaints on file for those vehicles, about any problem, not only this one; complaints are unverified owner reports.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalon Hybrid | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Avalon Hybrid | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Avalon Hybrid | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Camry Hybrid | 55 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 Camry Hybrid | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Prius | 2,823 | 183 | 65 | 2 |
| 2011 Prius | 521 | 37 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 Prius | 424 | 46 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 Prius | 411 | 39 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 Prius | 208 | 25 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 Prius | 166 | 29 | 17 | 3 |
| 2012 Prius V | 218 | 19 | 10 | 3 |
Recalls and problems for these vehicles
Timeline
- ODI opens defect petition DP23005
- OpenNo closing date yet
What this means for owners
- An investigation is not a recall. NHTSA has not made a defect finding here, and owners are not asked to do anything yet. If a safety defect is confirmed, the manufacturer recalls the vehicles and the repair is free.
- Check your vehicle for open recalls with a free VIN recall check.
- Had this problem? File a complaint with NHTSA. Owner complaints are the evidence ODI uses to open and expand investigations.
Official record: search DP23005 or your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls, which lists investigations alongside recalls. Data: NHTSA ODI investigations file, updated daily. All NHTSA investigations.