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2012 Toyota Prius V SW FWD

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Overall Rating  Not Rated
frontal crash
Not Rated
side crash
Not Rated
rollover crash
Not Rated
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Recommended Advanced Technology Features

Only versions of advanced technologies that meet NHTSA performance tests get check marks. Technologies listed elsewhere (i.e. ads, labels, etc.) may not meet NHTSA's tests.

Electronic Stability Control: Standard Recommended View Video
Forward Collision Warning: No Not available View Video
Lane Departure Warning: No Not available View Video

Safety Issues

Recalls

Yes

Recalls

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Investigations

No

Complaints

Yes

Complaints

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Service Bulletins

No

Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints
  • Dynamic Head Restraint: Not Available
  • Progressive Load Limiting: Standard
  • Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage: Driver, Front Passenger
  • Head Restraints: Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Air Bags
  • Head Protection: Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
  • Torso Protection: Driver, Front Passenger
  • Pelvis Protection: Driver, Front Passenger
  • Knee Protection: Driver
  • Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Testing: Yes
Child Passenger Features
  • LATCH Locations: Rear Seat
  • Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch): Standard
  • Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations: Not Available

  • Frontal Crash (Not Rated)

  • Side Crash (Not Rated)

  • Rollover (Not Rated)

This vehicle has not been rated.
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