Recalls ·2018 Toyota Prius Eco

2018 Toyota Prius Eco recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius Eco; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — wiring. Owners filed 36 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints36
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — WiringCampaign 18V579000 · 05 Sep 2018

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

What owners complain about

Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Exterior lighting5 · 14%
Visibility/wiper5 · 14%
Unknown or other5 · 14%
Service brakes4 · 11%
Vehicle speed control4 · 11%
Structure3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

New car just over 1000 miles. Rear tire blows on freeway, no pothole or anything hit. Since owning the car i've heard a faint thudding when going over 65 miles an hour. No indicator light and the tires felt hard, not deflated when i checked. So i thought it might just be an uneven road making that sound. Now i believe…

Wheels · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Auto high beam feature intermittently cuts out and then resumes, especially frequently in rainy weather. While off, i cannot engage the high beam without first shutting off the ahb feature. Many similar reports regarding toyota vehicles; see https://www.rav4world.com/threads/auto-high-beam-issues.242329/

Exterior lighting · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brake pedal was applied but failed to respond. The driver crashed into the front passenger side of the Lexus. The vehicle continuously moved forward. The contact was eventually able to…

Service brakes · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The car is inadequate in the winter. When it snows i can't keep the windows clean. They changed the fittings and i can't even put winter blades on the car. Also, and this applies to almost all new cars as well, the led lights freeze over. It's a safety hazard not to have lights that work. And it's a safety hazard to…

Exterior lighting · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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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