2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Recalls

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
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    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Manufacturer

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Mfr Report Date20110720
    NHTSA Campaign ID17V718000
    SummaryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
    ConsequenceThe failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    Manufacturer

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Mfr Report Date20110720
    NHTSA Campaign ID16V487000
    SummaryToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Toyota Prius, 2010 and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and 2011-2012 Lexus CT200h vehicles. A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of the inflator to eject into the passenger cabin.
    ConsequenceIf either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
    RemedyToyota will notify owners, and dealers will install retention brackets to the curtain shield air bags, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is Toyota G0U, and Lexus GLJ.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid has atleast 2 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls?
    A: The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid recalls include: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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