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…”
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.