Recalls ·2018 Toyota Prius Prime

2018 Toyota Prius Prime recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — wiring. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints15
Crashes reported4in 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 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 20%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 13%
Air bags2 · 13%
Power train2 · 13%
Engine1 · 7%
Electrical system1 · 7%
Structure1 · 7%
Vehicle speed control1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

After the hybrid battery is discharged, and the gas engine kicks in, the vehicle loses power for approximately 5-10 seconds on the freeway. This has happened four times, at approximately 7 am, on december 1, 10, 14 and 15. On all occasions, the temperature was between 40-45 degrees fahrenheit, and at highway speeds.…

Engine · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

'hybrid system failure' appeared on dash display during a long (120 mile) drive at highway speed on september 24. After driving about 40 miles further, the 'check engine light' came on and the display said to pull over immediately. As i pulled off the freeway, messages told me the power steering and power brakes were…

Electrical system · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2018 Toyota Prius Supreme was parked too far away from the curb in front of a house where we were invited, in a residential area in Naperville IL. I entered the car to park it properly. I had my foot on the brakes and pressed the starting button for the engine to turn on. I then put the car on reverse and suddently…

Structure · Jun 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and in heavy traffic, the contact depressed the brake pedal for traffic but the brakes failed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact crashed into the rear end of a truck. The damage was very light due…

Service brakes · Mar 2022 · 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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