Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2001 TOYOTA PRIUSTransport Canada Recall #2000220
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, insufficient electrical contact may occur in the torque sensor which controls the power assist operation of the electric power steering gear box. This could possibly cause the power steering warning icon to be displayed and the driver would experience higher than normal steering effort.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, electric steering box will be replaced.
159 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 104Updated June 10, 2026