This factory service and repair manual is built around the 2012 Toyota Prius V as it left the line, matched to its 1.8L hybrid four (2ZR-FXE) and the trim listed below, so the specifications and tightening sequences you work to are the ones Toyota published for this car rather than figures carried over from a neighboring model year.
Engines
- 1.8L 1800CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
Known issues on the 2012 Prius V. Two recalls are on federal record for this vehicle. The first, from Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET), covers certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 and concerns the frontal air bag sensor and control module: the front passenger seat occupant sensing system can be out of calibration. The second, from Genera Corporation, covers aftermarket replacement tail lights sold for use on 2012-2013 Toyota Prius V vehicles, model 11-6468-00 on the driver's side and model 11-6467-00 on the passenger side, where the reversed tail lamp function reduces the ability to warn other motorists. Owners have filed 285 complaints against this vehicle, and Toyota has issued 224 technical service bulletins for it.
When the front passenger occupant sensing system needs recalibrating after seat work, when a lighting fault turns up, or when the hybrid system is due for service, you are working to Toyota's own procedure and the correct value for this 2012 Prius V.
