repaired · 2018 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Toyota Prius CProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Prius C, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-295 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Prius C has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Toyota Prius C recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Prius C year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius C median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Toyota Prius C safety ratings
2017 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Toyota Prius C, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Prius C owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver merging onto the highway attempted to cross multiple lanes of traffic, misjudged, and collided with the front passenger-side fender of the contact’s vehicle. As a result, the…
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