Toyota Prius 2017 Recall: Parking Brake Cable Disengagement Risk
Toyota recalls certain 2016-2017 Prius models (August 2015 - October 2016) due to parking brake cable disengagement risk. If the cable disconnects while vehicle is in gear and ignition on, it may roll unexpectedly.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2016-2017 Prius vehicles from August 2015 to October 2016. The parking brake cable may disengage, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly if the driver leaves it unattended with the ignition on. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226437-toyota-prius-2017-recall-parking-brake-cable-disengagement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226437-toyota-prius-2017-recall-parking-brake-cable-disengagement-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V741000
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“Toyota Prius 2017 Recall: Parking Brake Cable Disengagement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226437-toyota-prius-2017-recall-parking-brake-cable-disengagement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V741000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V741000).
Why it’s dangerous
The parking brake cable can disconnect from its mechanism. If the vehicle is left in a gear other than 'Park' with the ignition on, it may roll unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured between August 6, 2015 and October 3, 2016 are affected. Drivers who leave their vehicle unattended with the ignition on while the parking brake is not engaged are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016-2017 Prius models manufactured between August 6, 2015 and October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a foot-operated parking brake system with a parking brake cable that may disengage.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-888-270-9371 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free repair.
Get Free Parking Brake Repair
Dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent disengagement at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V741000 (October 14, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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