Recalls ·2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system. Owners filed 50 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints50
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Hybrid propulsion systemCampaign 17V718000 · 15 Nov 2017

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

Risk: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.

Air bags — Side/windowCampaign 16V487000 · 30 Jun 2016

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.

Risk: If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.

What owners complain about

Share of the 50 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes39 · 78%
Electrical system6 · 12%
Hydraulic3 · 6%
Unknown or other2 · 4%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%
Suspension1 · 2%
Air bags1 · 2%
Hybrid propulsion system1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202534
202616

From owner complaints

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 brought up a whirring issue at the dealership when breaking but the dealership said that’s normal for a hybrid. In a matter of minutes while driving, the traction light,…

Service brakes · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden brake system malfunction without prior warning or gradual degradation. The vehicle was being operated under normal driving, road, and weather conditions. No recent brake service, repairs, or aftermarket modifications had been performed prior to the failure. Multiple…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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 dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded I-Beam assembly on the rear wheel. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear hub and the BRG assembly, rear…

Suspension · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Odometer Fraud. The contact’s son recently purchased a 2012 Toyota Prius. The vehicle was a private sale. After the purchase, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy based on the Carfax report. At the time of purchase, the vehicle displayed 137,000 miles. However, the Carfax report listed the mileage as…

Electrical system · Feb 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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