MYRModel Year Report

2012 Toyota Prius V

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2012 Toyota Prius V
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Prius V Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2011: 1 complaints 2011 2012: 215 complaints 2012 2013: 123 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 16 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaints 2018
2012: 215 complaints
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YearComplaints
20111
2012215
2013123
201479
201523
201616
201712
20181

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 57%

57% of complaints: service brakes — 123 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE (SPEED LESS THAN 5 MPH) AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR SEEMED TO SPEED UP. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND STRUCK A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180618

NOVEMBER 4, 2017 - CAR WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY. THE BRAKES FAILED. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS REPEATEDLY PUSHED DOWN, THE CAR JUST WOULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171107

SLOWED FOR RED LIGHT THAT WAS VISIBLE FOR A GREAT DISTANCE SO COASTING AND APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY WEREN'T THERE....I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, HE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM....MOSTLY DINGS IN FENDERS....MY HOOD WAS UP ON ONE SIDE, AND FRONT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130402

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE'S MILEAGE FLUCTUATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HER INSULIN PUMP MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130315

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130308

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130321 — air bags, seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, an

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contac

Campaign 13V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140123 — exterior lighting

Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V ve

Remedy: Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being con

Campaign 13E070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150730 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015.

Campaign 15V449000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190122 — hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019.

Campaign 18V684000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231122 — DP (open)

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Toyota Prius V — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (123 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V014000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13E070000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V449000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V684000 (hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 V?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Prius V have?

4 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.