2018 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 6th out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,233 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 50% | 10,233 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 24,578 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | 10,222 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Toyota Prius C recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
Risk: A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2017 Prius C · 2019 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Prius C | 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 2018 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Prius C?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 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.