2012 Toyota Prius c
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Toyota Prius c is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 91 on record.
2012 Toyota Prius c at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Toyota Prius c recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Toyota Prius c.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Toyota Prius c MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2012 Toyota Prius c worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Toyota Prius c costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Toyota Prius c. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota Prius c. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…
Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Toyota Prius c
The Toyota Prius c (c stands for "city"), also known as the Toyota Aqua (Japanese: トヨタ・アクア, Hepburn: Toyota Akua); "aqua" is Latin for water) in Japan, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric subcompact/supermini hatchback manufactured and marketed by Toyota. The Prius c is the third member of the Prius family, and combines the features of a Yaris-sized car with a hybrid powertrain. The Prius c is priced lower than the conventional Prius and has a higher fuel economy in city driving under United States Environmental Protection Agency test cycles. The Prius c was ranked by the EPA as the 2012 most fuel efficient compact car when plug-in electric vehicles are excluded.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2012 Toyota Prius c trims & engines on record
2012 Toyota Prius c vehicles on record
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