2014 Toyota Prius C recalls and problems
No recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota Prius C.
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2014 Toyota Prius C recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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. This occured with no warning other than the Brake, ABS, and Traction Control appearing as the failure was occuring. The warning light when away after the first…
Brake actuator assembly known issue in Prius C, Toyota refuses to do anything about it. Part is not cheap.
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). After diagnostics at the dealership it looks like the brake booster failed. Apparently Toyota knew about this issue as…
I was told that my Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly needed replaced. I had specifically asked my dealership in the past if there were any issues with my car and was told that there was nothing, which was untrue. I called Toyota and was told that I was mailed something back in 2018, but I do not remember…
Cruise Control Not Working. Traction Control Light Active, Brake Light Active, And Light Active The cause was diagnosed by Toyota of Paris. TSB for C1391 Code abnormal leak in accumulator. The corrective action is to replace brake booster assembly with Master cylinder and Brake Booster pump Assembly.
Prius C model years compared
Across all years, the 2012 Prius C has the most complaints (64). All Toyota Prius C years →
Questions
- Does the 2014 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Toyota Prius C as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius C?
- Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).
- How many 2014 Toyota Prius C complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.