2017 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 7th out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Toyota Prius C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
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 contact was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver merging onto the highway attempted to cross multiple lanes of traffic, misjudged, and collided with the front passenger-side fender of the contactâs vehicle. As a result…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT THEN SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A CURB AS THE VEHICLE…
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2016 Prius C · 2018 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius C | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius C | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 Prius C | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Prius C | 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 2017 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota Prius C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare, 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.