2012 Toyota Prius V Brakes Problems
NHTSA has logged 136 brake complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius V, 63% of all complaints filed for that model year, with 10 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 79,500. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 136
- 63% of 217
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 79,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brakes momentarily disengaging over bumps or rough pavement, causing the car to lunge forward before stopping.
- Some report the brake pedal going to the floor with little or no stopping power, leading to low-speed collisions with curbs, trees, or parked cars.
- Several drivers say the car felt like it accelerated instead of slowing when brakes were applied, especially while parking or backing up.
- A few complaints mention the ABS warning light coming on before a later loss of braking at highway speed.
- One driver reported total brake failure while backing out of a driveway, with the pedal doing nothing despite repeated pumping.
When 2012 Toyota Prius V brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 8, 2013, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Toyota Prius V
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Prius V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are brake complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius V?
- NHTSA lists 136 brake complaints for the 2012 Prius V, which is 63% of all 217 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Prius V year in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Prius V brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area on the 2012 Prius V.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 79,500 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 10 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.