NHTSA Complaint #11704752 — 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11704752
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	December 7, 2025
Date Filed	December 12, 2025
Mileage	196,347 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while reversing, the driver's side rear wheel flipped over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded I-Beam assembly on the rear wheel. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear hub and the BRG assembly, rear suspension, and bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,347.

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