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2012 Toyota Prius: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Toyota Prius as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

6Safety recalls
687Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Toyota Prius owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Service Brakes343Most reports between 20k and 140k miles
Electrical System89Most reports between 0 and 100k miles
Engine71Most reports between 30k and 140k miles
Unknown Or Other54
Air Bags43Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Exterior Lighting42Most reports between 30k and 120k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Toyota Prius. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Hybrid Propulsion SystemOct 2018 · Campaign 18V684000
  • Air Bags: Side/WindowJun 2016 · Campaign 16V487000
  • Hybrid Propulsion System: InverterFeb 2014 · Campaign 14V053000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyJun 2016 · Campaign 16V396000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2013 · Campaign 13V014000
  • Equipment: OtherApr 2013 · Campaign 13V123000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Brake Actuator Valve WearDP23005 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023
  • Brake Actuator Valve WearDP19004 · opened Sep 2019 · closed Jan 2021

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.