Toyota Prius: Service brakes

Affects Toyota Prius · 2010 — about 87K vehicles.

The hazard

As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational