MYRModel Year Report

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid

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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:41:00.987Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 25 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2014: 13 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 10 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2012: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
20106
20111
201225
201312
201413
20155
20160
201710
20181
20252
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

10 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving less than 55mph on freeway on February 5, 2024 when my vehicle went into an out of control spin, Brakes did not seem to work and unable to control vehicle until hit center divider on freeway, Spun 180 degrees and kept going back with...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240216

WHEN THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, FULL POWER IS ON, BRAKE PEDDLE RELEASED THE CAR WILL STILL MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THEN STARTED IN MOTION I STARTED TO GET OUT OF CAR BUT STOPPED IT

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD, I ATTEMPTED TO STOP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH. WHEN I PRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL DOWN AS I WAS APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171215

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170228

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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I was driving less than 55mph on freeway on February 5, 2024 when my vehicle went into an out of control spin, Brakes did not seem to work and unable to control vehicle until hit center divider on freeway, Spun 180 degrees and kept going back with...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240216

WHEN THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN, FULL POWER IS ON, BRAKE PEDDLE RELEASED THE CAR WILL STILL MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THEN STARTED IN MOTION I STARTED TO GET OUT OF CAR BUT STOPPED IT

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161017 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 16V487000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180111 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

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.

Campaign 17V718000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190930 — DP (closed 20210121)

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V487000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V718000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.