Model year
2012 Toyota Prius c
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 64 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Prius c (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), AIR BAGS (8). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 50 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 64 complaints
- 2013 57 complaints
- 2014 33 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 12 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 6 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
64 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP13002 | Drivability, Service brake failure · SERVICE BRAKES | Mar 18, 2013 | Jul 25, 2014 |
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 46 | 50 | — | — | $1,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Toyota Prius c at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.