Toyota Prius Recall R/2016/237: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 4,617
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Prius vehicles built between 7 August 2015 and 3 October 2016. The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the cable could disengage at the pedal end causing the parking brake to become inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: The subject vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system containing a parking brake cable and a crank lever which upon activation transmit the force of the parking brake pedal to the brake caliper piston. Over time during normal operation of the vehicle the cable could disengage at the pedal end causing the parking brake to become inoperative. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the parking brake to become inoperative.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit retaining clips for the cable.
Are You Affected?
Prius built between 7 August 2015 and 3 October 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 4,617 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 campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/237. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| PriusThe pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed | Urgent | R/2021/260 | |
| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVImproper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch | Urgent | R/2020/025 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/012 on 31 Oct 2016, for curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may deploy incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2016/213 on 28 Nov 2016, for airbag may incorrectly deploy. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/237, launched 21 November 2016. 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.