Recall List for the 2012 Toyota Prius

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Toyota Prius by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Toyota service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Toyota customer service.

  1. RECALL: Hybrid System May Shutdown And Cause Stall

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

    Date Announced
    OCT 04, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    807,329
  2. RECALL: Curtain Shield Air Bag Inflators May Crack

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 30, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    482,002
  3. RECALL: Seat Heater Electrical Wiring

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

    Date Announced
    JUN 02, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    7,749
  4. RECALL: Inverter Failure May Cause Hybrid Vehicle To Stall

    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. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 12, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    698,457
  5. RECALL: Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels

    An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 09, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    7,525
  6. RECALL: Occupant Sensing System Calibration

    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. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 16, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    3,235

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