2012 Toyota Prius recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

18V684000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingHybrid Propulsion System recallExcessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the…ElectricalFree software update807KunitsOct 201816V487000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingAir Bags recallA weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger…Air bagsFree repair482KunitsJun 201616V396000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcSeats recallThe electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.Seats & beltsRefund / repurchase7,749unitsJun 201614V053000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system)…ElectricalFree software update698KunitsFeb 201413V123000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcEquipment recallThese vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added.EquipmentFix in development7,525unitsApr 201313V014000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LlcAir Bags recallDuring modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these…Air bagsFree repair3,235unitsJan 2013