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2012 Toyota Prius

6 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

If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.

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

Free repair · 807,329 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V684000 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 ↗
Fire risk Seats

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 7,749 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Hybrid propulsion system

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.

In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.

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

Free repair · 698,457 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V053000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.

These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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

Free repair · 7,525 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V123000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position.

During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

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

Free repair · 3,235 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V014000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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