Component Record

Toyota Prius 2001 Steering Problems

48 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2001 Toyota Prius - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V285000Reported September 21, 2000 - 1,772 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,772 vehicles across all affected models.

11V304000Reported June 1, 2011 - 52,377 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 52,377 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System28 Tires27 Vehicle Speed Control25 Engine20 Brakes17 Fuel and Propulsion System12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.