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2020 Toyota Prius
2020 Toyota Prius: brakes lead a small set of owner complaints
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes are the most reported area at 29%, followed by the electrical system and tires (14% each). No fires or deaths are reported, but every brake complaint involved a crash, so the brakes are worth a close look on a test drive.
Most reported areas
Service Brakes safety 29%
The top complaint: 4 reports (29%), and all 4 involved a crash, with 3 injuries. Test the brakes carefully before buying.
Electrical System safety 14%
2 reports (14%), one of which involved a crash and 1 injury. Watch for unexpected electrical behavior.
Tires0 14%
2 reports (14%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries noted. A minor complaint area.
Air Bags safety 7%
1 report (7%), tied to a crash and 2 injuries. A single but serious complaint.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 7%
1 report (7%), tied to a crash and 2 injuries. A single but serious complaint.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 14 complaints
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