2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, affecting fuel system and airbags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Toyota dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Nov 15, 2017
- Owner complaints
- 25
All 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 17V718000Nov 15, 2017Fuel System39,915 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Risk: The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
- NHTSA 16V487000Jun 30, 2016Airbags482,002 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, covering fuel system and airbags.
- Are 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 17V718000, reported Nov 15, 2017, concerning the fuel system.