2012 Toyota Prius recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2012 Toyota Prius recalls, newest first
Oct 4, 2018Hybrid Propulsion SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010 to 2014 Toyota Prius and 2012 to 2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Risk: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V053 or 15V449.
NHTSA campaign 18V684000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Jun 30, 2016Air Bags, Side/windowToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010 to 2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in Hybrid, and 2011 to 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 16V487000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Jun 2, 2016Seats, Front AssemblySoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005 to 2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005 to 2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006 to 2008 Camry Solara, 2006 to 2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006 to 2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007 to 2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007 to 2011 Camry hybrid, 2009 to 2010 Venza, 2010 to 2012 Prius, 1988 to 1990 and 2005 to 2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009 to 2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1 866 405 4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA campaign 16V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Feb 12, 2014Hybrid Propulsion System, InverterToyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1 800 331 4331.
NHTSA campaign 14V053000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Apr 9, 2013Equipment, OtherSoutheast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010 to 2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010 to 2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010 to 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Venza, 2010 to 2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010 to 2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011 to 2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FRS, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jan 16, 2013Air Bags, FrontalSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009 to 2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009 to 2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010 to 2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009 to 2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010 to 2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1 800 301 6859.
NHTSA campaign 13V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Other Toyota recalls
FAQ
Does the 2012 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Toyota Prius. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2012 Toyota Prius has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.