Toyota Prius C problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Toyota Prius C model year, from official NHTSA data.
151
NHTSA complaints
4
recall campaigns
1,039
service bulletins (TSBs)
2
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Prius C | 6 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Toyota Prius C | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2015 Toyota Prius C | 17 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Toyota Prius C | 32 | 0 | 294 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius C | 56 | 0 | 379 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius C | 63 | 0 | 366 |
Common problems
- Toyota Prius C service brakes problems50
- Toyota Prius C electrical system problems42
- Toyota Prius C engine problems19
- Toyota Prius C air bags problems14
- Toyota Prius C exterior lighting problems10
- Toyota Prius C vehicle speed control problems10
- Toyota Prius C power train problems8
- Toyota Prius C fuel/propulsion system problems8
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- Drivability, Service brake failureDP13002 · opened Mar 18, 2013 · closed Jul 25, 2014