2012 Toyota Prius V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Toyota Prius V, 2% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,252 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was completing parking the car in a head-in parking space in a parking lot. With my foot on the brake, the car experienced unintended sudden acceleration. The car jumped a concrete sidewalk, crossed the 6-8 foot wide sidewalk, and crashed into a metal security fence.”
NHTSA complaint #10579530, filed 2014-04, 13,252 miles“I am filing a claim to notify other consumers about an ongoing issue I've experienced with my 2012 Toyota Prius V. We purchased the car in january 2012 and since then we've had 3 incidents (that we know of) in which rodents have infested our vehicle. . The first incident occurred (august 2012), we brought it to the dealers attention and were told there was nothing they could do but we could contact Toyota headquarters. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510017, filed 2013-04, 12,287 miles“The rear hatchback latch is weak and the latch assembly needs to be replaced. This prevents the rear hatchback door from being opened or making it difficult to open. It will cost just shy of $700 to fix. Of the four priuses my family has owned (prius 2005 and 2 prius 2007 and Prius V 2012) have had issues with the rear hatchback latch. Toyota please fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10837295, filed 2016-02, 54,000 miles“On February 27 2024 I had spend 2300 dollars on car repairs see enclosed then on April 11 2024 while backing out of my driveway, I experienced a sudden acceleration of my vehicle which led to body damage to my car yet Toyota after inspection says that now the car system works perfectly. Prior to this incident I experienced warning light and windshield wiper malfunction .”
NHTSA complaint #11586049, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
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- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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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