Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems and complaints, 2012 to 2014

50 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 3 model years, 2012 to 2014. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

50complaints
2recalls
7reported crashes
1reported fires
2reported injuries

Which Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2014	13	1	3	0	Few red flags	Brakes
2013	12	1	3	0	Few red flags	Brakes
2012	25	2	1	2	Few red flags	Brakes

Recalls (2)

Safety · 17V718000 · Nov 2017 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014
The 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.
Airbags · 16V487000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2012
If either portion of the curtain shield air bag inflator ejects into the passenger cabin, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.