2014 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 27%), typically at around 46,765 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Toyota Prius C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | 27% | 46,765 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 21% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 12% | 37,501 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 9% | 129,962 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 99,634 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 9% | 29,267 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 29,267 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Toyota Prius C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Toyota Prius C.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2013 Prius C · 2015 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius C | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Prius C | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius C | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Prius C | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 Prius C | 57 | 0 |
| 2012 Prius C | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Toyota Prius C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 Toyota Prius C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius C model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.