Does the 2018 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on September 5, 2018 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (6 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (5).

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

5 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Toyota Prius recalls and problems

1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Prius.

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 recalls

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 18V579000 · reported September 5, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 192,347 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other6
Exterior lighting5
Visibility/wiper5
Vehicle speed control4
Air bags3
Engine3
Engine and engine cooling3
Service brakes3
Structure3
Electrical system2

What owners report

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

Oct 2, 2026 · Engine
I am writing to inform you about a very dangerous situation that occurred to me in June 2026 and that could pose a significant safety risk to other drivers who own 2016-17-18-19 Toyota Prius cars. The risk stems from a defective part (the catalytic converter) that Toyota Corporation knew about in 2019 but failed to…

Aug 17, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 89,100 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change, the contact was made aware that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was constantly adding coolant to the coolant reservoir; however, the following day the coolant…

Jun 26, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 188,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine constantly overheated. An unidentified warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. One month…

Mar 13, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Both taillamps holding moisture. Could cause electrical issues or fire. .. same year and model car have same reported issues and were fixed by manufacturer. This vehicle is the same but different level.

Aug 26, 2025 · Electrical system
Driver door lock actuator not working. This seems to be a common problem for Toyota over the last decade, but they yet to put more vehicles to their recall list. Actuator just stopped working. I have to use key out of FOB to manually open. This is a safety issue if I’m trying to get in my car quickly for safety…

Prius model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	1	166	29	1
2016	5	155	8	0
2017	3	91	12	2
2018	1	37	5	0
2019	3	30	7	0
2020	0	14	6	0
2021	0	6	1	0

Across all years, the 2010 Prius has the most complaints (2,823). All Toyota Prius years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Prius have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius, the most recent reported on September 5, 2018 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Prius?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (6 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (5).
How many 2018 Toyota Prius complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 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 2, 2026.