2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. The ABS system failed upon inspection at a dealership. Specifically the ABS accumulator and booster. 2. The ABS system put us at risk by failing prematurely, and traction control and ABS functions seemingly stopped working while driving on the road. 3. Yes, dealership confirmed the issue with a…”
filed Aug 21, 2024
“I was driving less than 55mph on freeway on February 5, 2024 when my vehicle went into an out of control spin, Brakes did not seem to work and unable to control vehicle until hit center divider on freeway, Spun 180 degrees and kept going back with no braking until hit center divider.”
filed Feb 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.