Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Toyota Prius has 281 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
281
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | My Brake Booster/Actuator failed on me while on the freeway with out any warnings. It made it really... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle is experiencing a suspected brake actuator / brake booster failure. Multiple warning lig... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle check engine code C1391 (Antilock Brake System - abnormal leak in accumulator) came up on 2/... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle: 2012 Toyota Prius Mileage: Approximately 217,000 miles While driving normally in traffic, ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, seve... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2012 Toyota Prius plug in hybrid had just passed state inspections and was even looked at by a de... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving 60 mph in highway, ABS, traction control and brake lights lit up and vehicle lost its ... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Traction control.Abs and brake warning lights all came on. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2012 Toyota Prius. The brake system malfunctioned and my daughter was almost in a wreck. The ABS, ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on a city road below the speed limit, braking was compromised leading to loss of tract... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on the freeway I applied the brakes and the brakes suddenly felt soft and not very res... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake Actuator and ABS Accumalator failed. It is a common failure reported by multiple owners on the... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving on the interstate I went to slow down to merge and my brakes failed. The following wa... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | C1391 - Abnormal Leak in Accumulator |
| May 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving my 2012 Toyota Prius, the traction control, brake, and ABS warning lights all came on ... |
| May 18, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies had to be replaced at the dealership. Parts are ... |
| May 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am reporting a sudden and dangerous failure of the brake booster in my 2012 Toyota Prius. While dr... |
| May 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| May 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the ABS and traction ... |
| May 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | This Prius Hybrid is my [XXX] mother's car which she got thinking is was a very safe and reliable v... |