2010 Toyota Prius engine problems
The 2010 Toyota Prius has 173 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
173
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN A SMELL OF SMOKE WAS DETECTED. UPON STOPPING, SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WITHIN 3 MINUTES THE VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE, EXTENDING TO THE ROLL UP GARAGE DOOR. THE FIRE BURNED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PASSENGER AREA, GARAGE DOOR AND SIDING BEFORE THE FIRE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2010 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA has 173 complaints about the 2010 Toyota Prius engine — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.