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2012 Toyota Prius electrical system problems

The 2012 Toyota Prius has 60 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

60

Electrical System complaints

11%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND A BEEPING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 7, 2015 · crash

Common questions

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

NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Prius electrical system — 11% 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.