2010 Toyota Prius Seats Problems
2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seats Recalls (2)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Owner Complaints (2)
MY CAR WAS REAR ENDED BY A SEDAN AND MY CAR WAS PUSHED FORWARD AND ENDED UP REAR ENDING A CAR IN FRONT. NOT SURE ABOUT THE SPEED AT WHICH CAR REAR ENDED ME, BUT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AROUND 10 MILES OR LESS. AT THE END I NOTICED THAT MY CAR SEAT HAD SLID BACK COMPLETELY. I EXPECTED THE CAR SEAT TO HOLD STEADY SO THAT THE BELT CAN BE EFFECTIVE. I HAVE LOWER BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER PAIN AND NOT SURE IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED SHOULD THE SEAT HAVE STAYED IN PLACE. I THINK THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND NOT SURE IF IT'S SPECIFIC TO MY CAR SEAT. MY KID WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND LUCKILY THERE WAS ENOUGH ROOM AND THE CAR SEAT MOVING BACK DIDN'T HURT HER. BUT SHE WAS SHOCKED THAT THE CAR SEAT CAME CLOSE TO HER AT THE OF THE ACCIDENT. BOTH MY KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT COMPLAINED INITIALLY DUE TO PAIN AND SHOCK. NOW THEY SEEM TO BE FINE NOW. *TR
TL*THE DRIVER OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AT 35 MPH. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE REAR PASSENGER WAS KILLED DUE TO A SEVERE NECK INJURY. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE HEAD RESTRAINT WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE REGARDING THE HEAD RESTRAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 03/15/11*LJ