2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid recalls 2
Toyota 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.
Fix: Toyota 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.
Toyota 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.
Fix: Toyota 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid trims & engines on record
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid vehicles on record
Other Toyota prius plug-in hybrid model years
2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid get?
The 2012 Toyota prius plug-in hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 50 mpg combined (51 city / 49 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.