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2018 Toyota Prius C recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Jun 26, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Hybrid propulsion system1Jun 26, 2019
19V491000
Equipment1Mar 15, 2018
18V176000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 26, 2019Latest campaign
Jun 26, 201919V491000

Hybrid propulsion system

A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V491000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Prius C vehicles. The DC-DC converter may fail resulting in the auxiliary battery no longer receiving power from the converter, which may cause a loss of drive.
Risk
A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter with a new one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0K.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V491000 · Jun 26, 2019
Mar 15, 201818V176000

Equipment: other labels

If the label is missing, occupants may not follow the proper restraint usage guidelines, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V176000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico. The front passenger air bag and recommended child occupant seating positions label may not have been attached during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
If the label is missing, occupants may not follow the proper restraint usage guidelines, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V176000 · Mar 15, 2018
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).

Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other350001
Power train117101
Vehicle speed control117101
Engine117101
Electrical system117000
Steering117000
Visibility/wiper117001

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

  • Power train

    “I entered a large, strip mall parking area and was driving at the vastly reduced speed one would use in such a situation. My intention was to park my car to enter a store in the mall.”

    Filed 07/04/2023 · ODI 11530344
  • Electrical system

    “Certain 2018+ and all later Toyota Prius C modes have a 12V battery for which there is currently no OEM or aftermarket replacement.”

    Filed 12/01/2021 · ODI 11442218
  • Steering

    “Ireceived the warning that "pre-collision system malfunction" while I was driving on the highway this morning. The warning message asked me to stop the car at a safe place and visit the dealer.”

    Filed 09/27/2020 · ODI 11361389

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2018 Toyota Prius C recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius C have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Prius C. The most recent, 19V491000 (reported June 26, 2019), concerns hybrid propulsion system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Toyota Prius C?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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