2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V Safety Overview
The 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
- Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA PRIUS V owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and...
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V684000: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius...
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V449000: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model y...
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
NHTSA Recall 13V014000: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.