Recalls ·2018 Toyota Prius c

2018 Toyota Prius c recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Prius c; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints6
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Hybrid propulsion systemCampaign 19V491000 · 26 Jun 2019

Problem: 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.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 18V176000 · 15 Mar 2018

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 50%
Electrical system1 · 17%
Visibility/wiper1 · 17%
Steering1 · 17%
Power train1 · 17%
Vehicle speed control1 · 17%
Engine1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Certain 2018+ and all later Toyota Prius C modes have a 12V battery for which there is currently no OEM or aftermarket replacement. The battery has a form factor (shape and size) that is exclusive to these vehicles and not used in any other car sold in North America. Vehicles with failed batteries (like mine) cannot…

Electrical system · Jan 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on the freeway with no other vehicles around me the moonroof unexpectedly exploded showering the interior with razor sharp shards of glass which inflicted a splinter. After contacting toyota, i was informed that moonroofs are not covered under warranty i have pictures on my phone of these shards...

Unknown or other · Apr 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

While on my morning commute on the freeway the moonroof unexpectedly exploded showering fragments of glass into the vehicle. One shard actually splintered into my finger requiring medical attention i have numerous pictures on my phone

Visibility/wiper · Apr 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

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. As soon as i got off the highway, the car stopped itself, and the steering was locked. The car was completely disabled. After…

Steering · Sep 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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