2012 Toyota Prius V Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Toyota Prius V, 0% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,300 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.
“A groaning noise at all temperatures so far. It begins and then goes away after I drive for a block. It is very loud and it can be heard by others around me. It is embarrassing and doesn't sound like it is healthy for the longevity of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10498368, filed 2013-02, 3,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10183281Oct 21, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10179698Aug 5, 2020TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid…
- 10179602Aug 5, 2020TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid…
- 10178524Jul 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- 10164926Aug 30, 2019Warranty Enhancement Program: Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)…
- 10131893Mar 27, 2017TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses…
- 10132913Nov 16, 2016TSB: NOTE Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0168-16 ?2ZR-FXE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure? MUST be performed BEFORE continuing with the procedure in this bulletin. Some…
- 10132912Nov 16, 2016TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 model year Prius, Prius V, and Prius PHV vehicles equipped with 2ZR-FXE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston and ring assembly has been…
- 10111614Aug 16, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-04): Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Prius V
133 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Prius V
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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