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recalls
The Toyota Prius C has 4 recalls covering 1,841 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (2). The 2020 Toyota Prius C earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 13 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; service brakes is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2018: 2
Units affected
1,841
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
13
-38.1% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.8% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Toyota Prius C, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
13 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes57
- Electrical system51
- Unknown or other35
- Engine23
- Air bags17
- Vehicle speed control14
- Exterior lighting12
- Complaints
- 189
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 20
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Toyota Prius C by component
- Tires2 · 1,358 units
- Equipment1 · 19 units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 464 units
Toyota Prius C recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2019 | Toyota Prius C (2018-2019): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 19V491000 | Crash risk | 464 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Toyota Prius C (2018): EquipmentNo. 18V176000 | Crash risk | 19 |
| May 2, 2017 | Toyota 4RUNNER, 86, Avalon, Camry and 11 more (2017): TiresNo. 17V295000 | Crash risk | 409 |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Toyota Prius C (2015): TiresNo. 15V514000 | Crash risk | 949 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius C recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Toyota Prius C. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Toyota Prius C have?
4 recalls cover the Toyota Prius C, for 1,841 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is tires (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Toyota Prius C?
4 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 4 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.8% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Toyota Prius C?
Service brakes: named in 57 of the 189 safety complaints about the Toyota Prius C, then electrical system (51). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.