2012 Toyota Prius C Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Toyota Prius C, 6% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall from the date of purchase, vehicle performed unpredictably. I took my car to the Toyota dealership and they found that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. When I drive 45 MPH, the vehicle will stall and all indicator illuminate on the instrument panel. In the middle of the road, the car will stall. Toyota does not stand by their product. My car goes completely dead. Every warning light turns on and its blinking.”
NHTSA complaint #11255179, filed 2019-09, 107,931 miles“My vehicle completely shuts down in the middle of the road without even letting the hazard light; this is the greatest risk I am encountering and found a recall from Toyota with similar indications and consequences (nhsta campaign number: 14v053000); upon calling Toyota customer helpline they simply rejected my request for one reason - my VIN# is not in their recall list; I need your assistance to get my vehicle repaired properly and avoid major consequences! Thanks in advance!!”
NHTSA complaint #11019335, filed 2017-08, 54,000 miles“When in the high 80s+ outside, my 2012 Prius C, bought new, has not started from in a stopped position, with all the warning lights on the dashboard activating &, many times, the hybrid system shutting down while I'm trying to exit a driveway or garage, city street or parking the vehicle, creating a sudden stall & leaving me in the path of oncoming traffic. Took to dealership many times & they insist my car can't be doing what it's doing because they see no codes & ignore my screenshots, pics & video. …”
NHTSA complaint #10853183, filed 2016-04, 500 miles“Brake booster w/ master ECM communication malfunction -unable to communicate and performs ABS, anti slippery and brake pedal to low. The malfunction includes warning lights panel to stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #10820898, filed 2016-01, 87,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Prius C
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius C
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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