Model year 2018 · Toyota

2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime). The most recent was reported on June 26, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PRIUS, PRIUS C.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V491000	June 26, 2019	Hybrid Propulsion System
18V579000	September 5, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring
18V176000	March 15, 2018	Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Hybrid Propulsion System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V491000Manufacturer no. K0K

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2019
Owner notification: August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 464 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): February 6, 2018 – October 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS C

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V491000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V579000Manufacturer no. J0T

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: September 5, 2018
Owner notification: October 30, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 192,347 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): June 22, 2015 – May 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V579000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V176000Manufacturer no. J0L

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: March 15, 2018
Owner notification: April 11, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 19 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): July 24, 2017 – October 16, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS C

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V176000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 27, 2019.