2012 Toyota Prius v recalls (4)

Every 2012 Toyota Prius v recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 18V684000

  Apr 10, 2018Hybrid Propulsion System

  Problem

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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.

  Risk

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

  Fix

  Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.

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• Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 15V449000

  Jul 15, 2015Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter

  Problem

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.

  Risk

  The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 13E070000

  Dec 12, 2013Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

  Problem

  Genera Corporation (Genera) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement tail lights, model 11-6468-00 (driver-side), and model 11-6467-00 (passenger-side), sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles. The brake light and tail light circuits are switched causing the brake lights to be illuminated continuously until the brake pedal is pressed, when the brake lights will go out.

  Risk

  The reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Genera will notify owners and provide replacement aftermarket tail lamps, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Genera at 1-888-963-9888. This recall is being conducted by Genera Corporation, not by Toyota Motor Corporation.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 13V014000

  Jan 16, 2013Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

  Problem

  Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. 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.

  Risk

  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. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

  Fix

  Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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2012 Toyota Prius v complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Prius v, reporting 19 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries, 3 deaths. Toyota has issued at least 496 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Service Brakes124
• Engine36
• Electrical System24
• Unknown Or Other15
• Vehicle Speed Control15
• Steering11

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (260)
• Electrical System (136)
• Structure (54)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (40)
• Engine (31)
• Service Brakes (19)

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NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2012 Toyota Prius v

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Brake Actuator Valve Wear
  DP23005Opened Nov 22, 2023Open

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