UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Toyota Prius for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Recall campaigns for the Toyota Prius can span multiple model years, and because used Toyota vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Toyota dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Hybrid system inverter software defect that could, under specific fault conditions, cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode and lose drive power.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Toyota Prius. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | PRIUS PHV | INCORRECT PROGRAMMING IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION STATUS MIGHT CAUSE HYBRID SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN |
| Oct 2021 | PRIUS | INCORRECT PROGRAMMING IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION STATUS MIGHT CAUSE HYBRID SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN |
| Aug 2021 | PRIUS | THE PRE-CRASH BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION CAN BE DELAYED |
| Jul 2020 | PRIUS | UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE HYBRID UNIT MAY SHUT DOWN AND CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER |
| Mar 2020 | PRIUS PHV | IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH |
| Mar 2020 | PRIUS | IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REMINDER SWITCH |
| Jan 2020 | PRIUS | AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE COMBINATION METER COULD OCCUR |
| Nov 2019 | PRIUS PHV | BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING |
| Nov 2019 | PRIUS | INCORRECTLY INSTALLED COVERS COULD PREVENT THE SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING |
| Nov 2019 | PRIUS | BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MAY STOP WORKING |
| Jan 2019 | PRIUS+ | VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS |
| Jan 2019 | PRIUS | VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS |
| Oct 2018 | PRIUS PHV | ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER |
| Oct 2018 | PRIUS | ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER |
| Dec 2017 | PRIUS | INVERTOR CAPACITOR MAY NOT BE SECURE |
| Dec 2017 | PRIUS | THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FUSE MAY MALFUNCTION |
| Nov 2016 | PRIUS | AIRBAG MAY INCORRECTLY DEPLOY |
| Nov 2016 | PRIUS | PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL |
| Sept 2016 | PRIUS | FUEL MAY LEAK / RISK OF FIRE |
| Sept 2016 | PRIUS | CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNINTENTIONALLY |
Every Toyota check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Toyota Prius
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Toyota Prius
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Toyota Prius vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Toyota.
Toyota maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.