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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Hybrid propulsion system

The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power.

The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 39,915 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V718000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 482,002 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V487000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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