Toyota Prius C, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Toyota Prius C recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
206

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2014 Toyota Prius C

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component206

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
206Complaints filed
29Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
19Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes79381407
Electrical system3617210
Unknown or other2914100
Engine2110101
Vehicle speed control189806
Air bags1781209
Steering115000
Structure105303
Exterior lighting94000
Electronic stability control (ESC)94301
Visibility/wiper94000
Power train84000
Hydraulic63200
Hybrid propulsion system52000
Fuel/propulsion system52200

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “The brakes failed while driving at a high speed (55 MPH) on the highway along with failing when braking at a low speed (15 MPH) near a major intersection.”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771074
  • Service brakes

    “Brake actuator assembly known issue in Prius C, Toyota refuses to do anything about it. Part is not cheap.”

    Filed 03/17/2026 · ODI 11724852
  • Service brakes

    “While driving, suddenly all brake lights and warning lights went on, and brakes stopped working normally. It became difficult to brake (brake took a while to engage - had to press pedal to the floor).”

    Filed 11/21/2025 · ODI 11700832

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2014 Toyota Prius C recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2014 Toyota Prius C. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Toyota Prius C?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 206 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Toyota Prius C?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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