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2007 Toyota Prius

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Prius.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Toyota Prius is a passenger car equipped with a hybrid powertrain paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission, requiring 3.9 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated engine oil for maintenance. This model achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 46 mpg combined, reflecting the efficiency priorities of its platform. Within the broader complaint history spanning 2000 to 2026, the 2007 model recorded 2,003 total owner complaints with four associated recalls, with Exterior Lighting emerging as the top complaint area—a figure that sits well below the model's 2010 peak of 2,819 complaints yet substantially above the 2000 baseline of just four complaints, indicating a mid-range position in the vehicle's complaint trajectory that researchers should consider when evaluating long-term reliability patterns.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy48/45/46 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI S34B20R · 270 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI S34B20R · 270 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121040
Spark plug9008091184
Battery2880021182 alt G951047033
Front wiper blades8521247021 alt 8522247020
Serpentine belt9091602570
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter871394701083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.6 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2943 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined48 / 45 / 46 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Prius of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.8–12.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.80 sec — 2004 Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec10.50 sec17.80 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec9.80 sec17.04 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec10.10 sec17.70 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec10.20 sec17.50 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec10.20 sec17.70 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec11.30 sec18.30 sec110 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec12.50 sec18.90 sec110 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts95 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.50 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberS34B20R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance270 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance0.3-100 motor ohms
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.1 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression99
Engine Oil Pressure4.2 psi @ Idle, 22-80 psi @ 2500 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.874 in
Drum Maximum Machining7.913 in
Drum Discard at-or-over7.914
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Prius sits at the complaint peak of the second generation (2004–2009), with 2,003 complaints — the highest of that run — before a sharp drop to 1,497 in 2008 and 502 in 2009. Recalls held at four, consistent with 2004–2008, while investigations (three) and TSBs (219) tracked near generation averages. Nearly half of 2007 complaints (929) centered on Exterior Lighting, with Structure (124), Service Brakes Hydraulic (104), and Service Brakes (86) trailing; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Crash complaints (124) align with the Structure count, and fire complaints numbered nine. The 2010 redesign then spiked to 2,819 complaints, confirming 2007 as the culmination of second-generation issues rather than an outlier. Takeaway: 2007 carries the highest complaint volume of its generation, dominated by lighting and brake reports; verify all recall remedies are complete and inspect lighting and brake systems thoroughly before purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
219
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2,003
Owner complaints
124 involved a crash · 9 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2,003 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting929
Structure124
Service Brakes, Hydraulic104
Service Brakes86
Electrical System82
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting78
Vehicle Speed Control61
Unknown Or Other43

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

12V537000SteeringReported 14/11/2012

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December…

12V536000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 14/11/2012

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing… Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 219 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0119-15 Rev22026-02-13EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
T-SB-0009-262026-02-13EngineThis bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Prius take?

3.9 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Prius have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Prius get?

EPA figures are 48 city / 45 highway / 46 combined mpg.