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2018 Toyota Prius Recalls

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

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Sep 5, 2018

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota Prius average of 3.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Wiring, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 Toyota Prius recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V579000

Electrical System › Wiring

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Sep 5, 2018

What is recalled

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 consequence

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

Other Toyota Prius model years

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Other 2018 Toyota recall reports

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2018 Toyota Prius recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2018 Toyota Prius. 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?

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