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2012 Toyota Prius Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota Prius has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota Prius

Brakes
281
Electrical
78
Other
51
Engine
44
Airbags
39
Lights
36
Powertrain
30
Visibility
27
Steering
24
Speed Control
19
Structure
17
Suspension
8
Seats
8
Seat Belts
7
Fuel System
4

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

7

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 11, 2024STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOn February 27 2024 I had spend 2300 dollars on car repairs see enclosed then on April 11 2024 while...
Jan 24, 2019STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS COMING UP THE FREEWAY OFF RAMP AND MY CAR JUST TURNED OFF I HAD NO BRAKING I HIT SIX OTHER C...
Jun 1, 2018STRUCTUREWeather stripping around the solar sunroof cracked and has come off in sections. This is a very comm...
Jan 1, 2018STRUCTURETHREE DIFFERENT DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS (FRONT LEFT, FRONT RIGHT, REAR LEFT) HAVE FAILED AND BEEN REPLAC...
Jul 28, 2017STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESON JULY 28, 2017, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH MY THREE CHILDREN. I PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY TO PARK MY V...
Sep 6, 2016STRUCTUREMICE IN CABIN. SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS CAR (BOUGHT NEW) I'VE HAD SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE MICE GET INS...
Feb 19, 2016STRUCTURETHE REAR HATCHBACK LATCH IS WEAK AND THE LATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS PREVENTS THE REAR...
Mar 3, 2014STRUCTUREA DEAD MOUSE WAS FOUND IN THE CABIN AIR FILTER. THE DEALER CHARGED ME TO CHANGE THE FILTER AND CLEA...
Aug 13, 2013STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERWHILE DRIVING, A LOUD POPPING NOISE (CRACKING) WAS HEARD WITH NO OBSERVED DAMAGE, AND LATER THAT DAY...
Aug 12, 2013STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHERE IS A NOTICEABLE HALO EFFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD WHEN VIEWING ONCOMING LIGHTS. IT IS BOTHERSOME ...
Jul 25, 2013STRUCTUREINTERIOR WATER LEAKAGE THAT DRIPS DOWN FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE DOWN TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOO...
Jul 7, 2013STRUCTURE,WHEELSI WAS COMPLETING PARKING THE CAR IN A HEAD-IN PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT. WITH MY FOOT ON THE B...
May 4, 2013STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE WINDSHIELD CAUSES MOST LIGHT SOURCES, PARTICULARLY LED LIGHTS, STREET LIGHTS, AND ONCOMING HEADL...
Nov 30, 2012STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERDESIGN OF CAR INCLUDES A FLAW CAUSING A HUGE VERTICAL BLINDSPOT ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF T...
Aug 24, 2012STRUCTUREI AM FILING A CLAIM TO NOTIFY OTHER CONSUMERS ABOUT AN ONGOING ISSUE I'VE EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2012 T...
Jul 12, 2012STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPERMY 2012 PRIUS V HAS A SERIOUS REFLECTION IN THE POINT OF VEIW OF THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS, WHEN THE FRO...
May 1, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH...

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