Does the 2018 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Prius C, the most recent reported on June 26, 2019 (Hybrid propulsion system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius C?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2018 Toyota Prius C complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Toyota Prius C recalls and problems

2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Prius C.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Toyota Prius C recalls

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA campaign 19V491000 · reported June 26, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 464 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
The fix: 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: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 18V176000 · reported March 15, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 19 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other3
Electrical system1
Engine1
Power train1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 4, 2023 · Engine · crash reported
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. I turned a corner to park on the side of the building (parking options were limited). As I entered a parking space (moving at the speed…

Dec 1, 2021 · 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. 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…

Sep 27, 2020 · Steering · 24,578 miles
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…

Mar 19, 2019 · Unknown or other · 1,500 miles
THE PRE-COLLISION HAS NEVER WORKED , TOOK IT IN TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS GOOD AND THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO TEST IN REAL LIFE . BUT IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE CAR WAS NEW . THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES WHEN THERE WAS A CAR VERY CLOSE STOPPED OR MOVING SLOW IN FRONT OF CAR AND I AM APPARENTLY READY TO HIT ,BUT NO ALARM…

Oct 4, 2018 · Unknown or other · 10,233 miles
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...

Prius C model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2015	1	17	2
2016	0	12	0
2017	1	2	2
2018	2	6	1
2019	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2012 Prius C has the most complaints (64). All Toyota Prius C years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Prius C, the most recent reported on June 26, 2019 (Hybrid propulsion system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius C?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2018 Toyota Prius C complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 4, 2023.