NHTSA lists 218 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius V, 19 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 10 injuries and 3 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA PRIUS V.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 51 | 38.9% | 0.87 |
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| mechanical failure | 26 | 19.8% | 0.75 |
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| electrical electronic | 24 | 18.3% | 0.85 |
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| noise or comfort | 12 | 9.2% | 0.87 |
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| visibility or lighting | 6 | 4.6% | 0.98 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 3.1% | 0.96 |
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| unclear | 4 | 3.1% | 0.60 |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 1.5% | 0.96 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 1.5% | 0.56 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 82 | 62.6% | 0.85 |
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| low | 32 | 24.4% | 0.69 |
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| high | 15 | 11.5% | 0.93 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.8% | 0.97 |
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| none | 1 | 0.8% | 0.99 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 131 tagged complaints of 218 complaints (60.1%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2018-10-04. Systems: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-07-15. Systems: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-01-16. Systems: AIR BAGS, SEATS.
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 1 open.
DP23005
Opened: 2023-11-22. Closed: Not listed.
Brake Actuator Valve Wear
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition dated September 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 Toyota Prius V requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioner's
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
496 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 260 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 135 |
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| STRUCTURE | 54 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 40 |
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| ENGINE | 31 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 |
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| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 |
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| AIR BAGS | 11 |
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OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0009-26.
11029893
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This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual ref
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Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11012742
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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11012743
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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11012744
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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