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2012 Toyota Prius V Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Prius V has 64 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota Prius V

Brakes
260
Electrical
64
Other
42
Engine
42
Lights
34
Airbags
32
Powertrain
27
Visibility
25
Steering
24
Structure
17
Speed Control
16
Suspension
7
Seat Belts
6
Seats
6
Fuel System
4

64

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe hybrid system fails to enter “Ready” mode with no SMR engagement audible from the junction box. ...
Jul 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEBrake getting stuck on the floor would have to press on brake really hard just to get a response, th...
Mar 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe accelerator wasn’t pushing down after I turned a corner then the lights in attached photo appear...
Dec 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESWednesday morning I went to start my car to go to work. I noticed the brake would not go down. It wa...
Jan 30, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe hybrid system was shut down while driving. The symptoms are like the description in this recall ...
Aug 24, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY T...
Jan 10, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESOur 2012 Toyota Prius experienced brake failure due to the Accuator and Accumulator. I contacted To...
Nov 22, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEIn September 2022, my car, a 2012 Toyota Prius V with 79, 056 miles, began making noises in the engi...
Oct 10, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy breakes failed when driving. I almost got in accident. Code C1391. Brake Actuaror Failure. car ha...
Apr 27, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESFaulty brake and ECU assembly failure. A safety issue when driving. Was told by mechanic NOT to driv...
Mar 11, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGon the pasenger side front low beam light if the headlight does not sit correctly it melts the headl...
Mar 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESBought the car from a dealership in january 2022 with 158,000 miles and heard buzzing noise that I w...
Feb 22, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES.The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the ABS, brake light...
Feb 22, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI brought the car to the Toyota dealer already 3 times for the same problem,now happened again,they ...
Jan 31, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHi, I have a 2012 Toyota Prius with around 120k miles that is completely inoperable. A local Toyota ...
Oct 4, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was Driving with my daughter as always,then the car put on the screen hybrid system problems and t...
Apr 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while attempting to use the horn, the horn ...
Nov 1, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThere has been a safety recall on my vehicle for the years 2004-2009 models of the Toyota Prius, but...
Oct 21, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP,...
Jul 26, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)[XXX] CAR DOES NOT STARTS STALLING DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK DOES NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB DOES NOT...

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