Toyota has admitted to a software glitch that is causing problems with braking . Toyota : Toyota `` disconnect '' in anti-lock brake system causes less than a second lag . Prius is not one of the 100,000 models affected by two recent recalls . Even if the solution ends up being a relatively simple and inexpensive software adjustment , the Prius braking problems come at a bad time for Toyota , which has seen its prized reputation for quality and safety badly damaged by the recalls and the news attention given to them . Prius estimates the problem with gas pedals will cost it $ 2 billion , two sales .
Toyota has admitted to a software glitch that is causing problems with braking . Toyota : Toyota `` disconnect '' in anti-lock brake system causes less than a second lag . Prius is not one of the 100,000 models affected by two recent recalls . Prius estimates the problem with gas pedals will cost it $ 2 billion , two sales .