How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Prius C, which is 25% of the 63 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Prius C electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system issues reported on the 2012 Prius C.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Prius C is 95,007.5 miles.

What specific electrical failures do owners report?

Owners describe water-filled tail lights, melted headlight assemblies, stalling with hybrid system warnings, non-functioning power door locks, and an inverter assembly failure.

Did the 2012 electrical complaint share change in later years?

The share of electrical complaints was 25% in 2012, rose to 47% in 2013, then declined to 28% in 2014, 29% in 2015, 25% in 2016, and 0% in 2017.

2012 Toyota Prius C Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius C, 25% of that year's 63 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 95,007.5 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 16; 25% of 63
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,008 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear tail light housings fill with water and stop working.
Low beam headlights fail suddenly while driving, with owners reporting the headlight assembly had melted.
Vehicle loses power or stalls at highway speeds with a "Check Hybrid System" warning message and multiple dashboard warning lights illuminated.
Power door locks stop functioning on all four doors, preventing manual or remote locking and unlocking.
Owners report wiring and rubber components being damaged, with one describing rodent damage to soy-based wire coating.
An inverter assembly failure was diagnosed involving the internal power module transmitter and MG control computer.

When 2012 Toyota Prius C electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2013, latest Mar 5, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Toyota Prius C

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Prius C model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201216 (25%)
201327 (47%)
20149 (28%)
20155 (29%)
20163 (25%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (17%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Toyota Prius C have?: NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Prius C, which is 25% of the 63 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Prius C electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system issues reported on the 2012 Prius C.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Prius C is 95,007.5 miles.
What specific electrical failures do owners report?: Owners describe water-filled tail lights, melted headlight assemblies, stalling with hybrid system warnings, non-functioning power door locks, and an inverter assembly failure.
Did the 2012 electrical complaint share change in later years?: The share of electrical complaints was 25% in 2012, rose to 47% in 2013, then declined to 28% in 2014, 29% in 2015, 25% in 2016, and 0% in 2017.