Toyota Prius Recall R/2011/065: Steering Control Could Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jun 2011
- Launched
- 1,257
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2011/065
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled Prius vehicles built between 25 January 2000 and 20 May 2003. The nut that secures the pinion to the electric power steering system motor shaft may become loose if excessive force is used in full lock manoeuvrers. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the securing nut. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nut that secures the pinion to the electric power steering system motor shaft may become loose if excessive force is used in full lock manoeuvrers. This could in extreme cases have an affect on the steering operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL COULD BE AFFECTED Defect: The nut that secures the pinion to the electric power steering system motor shaft may become loose if excessive force is used in full lock manoeuvrers. This could in extreme cases have an affect on the steering operation. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the securing nut.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering control could be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the securing nut.
Are You Affected?
Prius built between 25 January 2000 and 20 May 2003 may be included. Toyota estimates 1,257 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2011/065. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 | |
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This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2011/005 on 17 Feb 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/066 on 27 Jun 2011, for braking efficiency could be reduced. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/065, launched 27 June 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.