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The short version
- A Prius wheel bearing depends on which Prius it is, because Toyota sold three different vehicles under the name.
- The standard car, the larger Prius V and the plug in Prime each take their own numbers.
- The V is cited with 513257 at the front and the Prime with 513402, while the standard car changes number by generation.
- The first generation, 2001 to 2003, is cited with 510070 at the front and HA590063 at the rear.
Most model names cover one car. This one covers a hatchback, a small wagon and a plug in hybrid, sold together under a single badge.
So the first thing to settle is which body a Prius wheel bearing question is really about, not what year it is.
Three cars, one name
The Prius V is longer and heavier. It is cited with 513257 at the front, a number shared with other Toyota crossovers.
The Prius Prime is cited with 513402 front and 512547 rear for 2017 onward.
The standard car follows its own generation sequence, and that sequence now reaches back to the first Prius sold in the US, 2001 to 2003.
Prius wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 to 2018 | Front, Prius Prime | 513402 check price |
| 2017 to 2018 | Rear, Prius Prime | 512547 check price |
| 2016 to 2018 | Rear, standard car | 512547 check price |
| 2012 to 2017 | Front, Prius V | 513257 check price |
| 2010 to 2016 | Front, standard car | 513287 check price |
| 2010 to 2015 | Rear, standard car | 512505 check price |
| 2004 to 2009 | Front, standard car | 513265 check price |
| 2004 to 2009 | Rear, standard car | 512217 check price |
| 2001 to 2003 | Front, first generation | 510070 check price |
| 2001 to 2003 | Rear, first generation | HA590063 check price |
Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Every model year this chart resolves: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Three different bodies and three generations of the standard car share one name across this table. A number correct for a 2013 standard car front is wrong for a 2013 V.
Confirm the body first, then the generation, before ordering anything against a bare Prius listing.
What a quiet car changes
A hybrid running on the electric motor has no engine noise to mask a hum. Owners notice a failing bearing early.
That is an advantage. It also means the noise gets reported while the bearing is barely worn.
Confirm with the physical tests before spending anything. They are on the checking page.
The taxi problem
A large share of these have done service work. That mileage is hard on hubs in a way private mileage is not.
Constant stop and go, curb contact and a car that is rarely unloaded all add up. Judge the vehicle rather than the odometer, and read the failure mechanisms on the failure page.
Doing the job
Bolt on hubs at both ends, on every generation including the first. No press, no special tooling beyond a breaker bar and a torque wrench.
Regenerative braking relies on wheel speed data from the hub. A poor encoder ring on a cheap part can affect more than the noise, and a shop’s own terms are worth reading before that risk is taken. Those are on the warranty page.
Diagnosing a Prius wheel bearing
- Confirm which body you have before ordering anything.
- Drive on electric and listen, since there is nothing to mask the noise.
- Weave at road speed and note the loaded direction.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six.
- Check the tires, because low rolling resistance tread cups readily.
Those are on the tire noise page.
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Common questions
Which Prius wheel bearing do I need?
Start with the body. The standard car, the V and the Prime all take different numbers.
Is the first generation Prius covered here?
Yes, 2001 to 2003, cited with 510070 at the front and HA590063 at the rear.
Is the Prius V the same car?
No. It is longer and heavier and is cited with 513257 at the front.
Why do I hear it so early?
There is no engine noise on electric drive to cover a hum.
Do I need a press?
No. Every generation of this car uses bolt on units at both ends.