2012 Toyota Prius V vs 2013 Toyota Prius V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 496 | 497 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius V | Toyota Prius V |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 124 | 64 |
| Engine | 36 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 6 |
| Power Train | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 25 | 9 |
| Stalling | 20 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.