# \#prius-v
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## [Public service announcement - 3rd generation Prius V 2011-2016 owners EGR clogging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-service-announcement-3rd-generation-prius-v-2011-2016-owners-egr-clogging-issue/194080)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/public-service-announcement-3rd-generation-prius-v-2011-2016-owners-egr-clogging-issue/194080 "2023-12-31T01:19:32Z")
Apparently these cars have an issue where the EGR ports in the intake manifold become clogged with carbon. People recommend having the intake manifold cleaned and these ports cleaned at most every 100,000 miles, if not …
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## [Can you help me identify this Prius brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-identify-this-prius-brake-noise/191542)
**Author:** [@Bcw561\_185884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bcw561_185884)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-identify-this-prius-brake-noise/191542 "2023-07-11T13:45:44Z")
Hello, maybe 6-7 months ago this noise started. Someone was renting my car for the past 5 months and it seems to still be working fine, but my dad has me concerned about the long term effects. Can anyone identify this is…
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## [Mouse proofing a 2012 Toyota Prius V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-proofing-a-2012-toyota-prius-v/181735)
**Author:** [@cerise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cerise)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-proofing-a-2012-toyota-prius-v/181735 "2022-01-11T20:47:15Z")
I am buying a 2012 Toyota Prius V from a friend. It’s in great shape except for a mouse problem. They are able to get into the cabin, and one has died somewhere and we can’t find it. Are there professionals who can fi…
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## [2012 Toyota Prius v - anyone having excessive oil consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-anyone-having-excessive-oil-consumption/174520)
**Author:** [@diegocollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diegocollins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-anyone-having-excessive-oil-consumption/174520 "2021-01-28T01:41:23Z")
has anyone had any problems with excessive oil consumption?
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## [Bluetooth trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-trouble/158127)
**Author:** [@johnsnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnsnyder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-trouble/158127 "2020-02-09T04:01:52Z")
I have an issue with a 2012 Prius that we can’t get any answer from Toyota dealer. Hopefully you can provide some guidance. This Prius has Bluetooth. When Bluetooth is on, neither google maps nor apple maps on my iphone …
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## [2012 Toyota Prius V - replace electrical components?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857)
**Author:** [@EdwardIngoldsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardIngoldsby)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-replace-electrical-components/138857 "2019-04-21T13:56:30Z")
Hi I own a 2012 Toyota Prius V. I have 122,000 miles on it.When I purchased the car the service manager said the electric batteries would cost $2100.00 to replace. Is it worth replacing the batteries at 40,000 miles and…
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## [2012 Toyota Prius v battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-battery/126730)
**Author:** [@JerryStencel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryStencel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-v-battery/126730 "2018-10-15T13:46:34Z")
I have a 2012 Prius V and tried to start it this morning as I was going on a trip with everything packed. All the lights on the dash went on and the emergency flasher light flickered several times. The front interior …