Known APK problem
Toyota Prius+: brakes
On the Toyota Prius+ the APK inspector finds brakes problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 7–8 years 2.3%, against about 1.2% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Worn or rusted brake discs and pads, or uneven braking.
How to check it at the viewing
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Ask the seller: When were the brake discs and pads last replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Toyota Prius+s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Prius+ | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 years | A | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.0× |
| 7 – 8 years | B | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0× |
| 7 – 8 years | C | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 7–8 years
| Model | Brakes | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius+ | 2.3% | 2.0× |
| Fiat 500L | 1.6% | 1.3× |
| Tesla Model X | 0.6% | 0.5× |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213/S213 | 0.4% | 0.3× |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 11.4% | 9.6× |
| Dacia Logan | 2.2% | 1.8× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Toyota Prius+ often have brakes problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 7–8 years the inspector found a brakes defect on 2.3% of inspected Toyota Prius+s, against about 1.2% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brakes on a used Toyota Prius+?
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know