2012 Toyota Prius air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Toyota Prius — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front and driver side air bags did not deploy (although the passenger side air bag did deploy). Initial impact came from behind, toward the passenger side, causing the vehicle to turn fully sideways, where the vehicle was then t-boned on the driver's side. The lack of driver side air bag…”
filed May 27, 2022
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while attempting to use the horn, the horn failed to operate as needed. The contact also stated that the front passenger’s air bag warning light illuminated and then turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact…”
filed Sep 9, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A weld in the curtain shield air bag inflator may crack causing one or both portions of…Campaign 16V487000 · Jun 30, 2016
Air Bags problems in other Prius years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Prius | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Prius | 3 | 13% |
| 2019 Prius | 4 | 14% |
| 2018 Prius | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 Prius | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Prius | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Prius | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 Prius | 14 | 7% |
| 2013 Prius | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 Prius | 46 | 9% |
| 2010 Prius | 84 | 3% |
| 2009 Prius | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Toyota Prius
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.