repaired · 2020 Q4
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
2018 Toyota Prius CProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2018 Toyota Prius C, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-491 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 4, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Toyota Prius C has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Other: labels
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.
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
2018 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
2018 Toyota Prius C safety ratings
2018 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I entered a large, strip mall parking area and was driving at the vastly reduced speed one would use in such a situation. My intention was to park my car to enter a store in the mall. I turned a corner to park on the side of the building (parking options were limited). As I entered a parking space…
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