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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, most often about the brakes (48% of complaints, typically around 130,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Prius Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems
Brakes
12 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 130,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the stabili-trak, ABS, and a several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated there were also audible alarms being sounded. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal failed to…
The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving down a winding road, the brake warning light and brake message suddenly activated and while depressing the brake pedal, the pedal extended to the floorboard and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The vehicle was later taken…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 16%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
I recently had a repair service done on my prius plug-in, but can't in good conscious understand why I had to pay $756 to get into my car. I purchased my 2012 Toyota prius plug-in in july, 2012. Three and a half years later, I had to have the driver's door lock actuator replaced @ 51k miles. Less than two and a half…
Electrical
3 complaints · 12%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. On several occasions, the dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was…
The actuators for the locks on 3 of the doors have failed over time. I have replaced the front-driver side actuator once previously and it started to fail first. When I lock the car, I only have one door that unlocks which is the rear-passenger door. If it fails, I will be locked out of the car. It seems wrong that I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Hybrid system: hybrid propulsion system
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: side/window
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake actuator valve wear
Summary
On september 19, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition from mr. Roger hogan requesting that the agency investigate and recall certain toyota prius, prius phv, camry hybrid and avalon hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under toyota customer support programs zjb and zkk (subject csp?s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 NHTSA complaints allegedly related to the subject csp condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On september 30, 2019, odi opened defect petition dp19-004 to evaluate the petitioner?s request for an investigation. In august 2020, the petitioner notified the agency that he was withdrawing
Questions about the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (12 complaints, typically around 130,000 miles); other or unspecified (4 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 15, 2017 (hybrid system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Prius Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years
- 2012