2012 Toyota Prius V engine problems
The 2012 Toyota Prius V has 37 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
37
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Driving down the highway, the engine suddenly threw a rod, causing a terrible jolt, after which the engine burst into flames. There had been no warning lights.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Toyota Prius V have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Prius V engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.