NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 Toyota Prius C Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Jun 26, 2019

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Toyota Prius C average of 1.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Hybrid Propulsion System, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Toyota Prius C recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 19V491000

Hybrid Propulsion System

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Jun 26, 2019

What is recalled

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 consequence

A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V176000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Mar 15, 2018

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Toyota Prius C model years

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2018 Toyota Prius C recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius C have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Toyota Prius C. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Toyota Prius C?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology