2012 Model Year

Toyota Prius

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
676
Recalls
1
Crashes
72
Severe
117

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V487000 Jun 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Brakes
Jul 2026

Vehicle check engine code C1391 (Antilock Brake System - abnormal leak in accumulator) came up on 2/5/2026. Recommended repair is to replace the Brake...

Brakes
Feb 2026

My Brake Booster/Actuator failed on me while on the freeway with out any warnings. It made it really hard to stop the car. I didn't find out what it w...

Brakes
Feb 2026

The vehicle is experiencing a suspected brake actuator / brake booster failure. Multiple warning lights appeared simultaneously, including ABS, Brake,...

Brakes
Jan 2026

Vehicle: 2012 Toyota Prius Mileage: Approximately 217,000 miles While driving normally in traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected br...

Brakes
Dec 2025

My 2012 Toyota Prius plug in hybrid had just passed state inspections and was even looked at by a dealership a year ago with no reported issues. I bro...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden brake system malfunction without prior warning or gradual degradation. The vehicle was being operated...

Suspension
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while reversing, the driver's side rear wheel flipped over. The vehicle was towed to the...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes warning light illuminated. T...

Brakes
Nov 2025

While driving on a city road below the speed limit, braking was compromised leading to loss of traction and failure of the ABS system. During the inci...

AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2025

On 10-17-24 these warning lights came on: 1. Pre-collision System 2. Hybrid System 3. Airbag 4. Safety Connect red light And Intermittently: 1. Slip I...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Prius has 676 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 72 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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