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2012–2019 · 8 model years

Toyota Prius C recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 191 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201264 complaints
Most recalls20182 recalls
Crashes reported27in owner complaints
Injuries reported210 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702012: 64 complaints, 0 recalls2013: 57 complaints, 0 recalls2014: 33 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 17 complaints, 1 recalls2016: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2019: 0 complaints, 1 recalls20122013201420152016201720182019
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2019 Prius C4★46 mpg100000
2018 Prius C4★46 mpg261030
2017 Prius C4★46 mpg122020
2016 Prius C4★50 mpg0120000
2015 Prius C4★50 mpg1172010
2014 Prius C4★50 mpg0335040
2013 Prius C4★50 mpg0578020
2012 Prius C—50 mpg0649190

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes58
  • Electrical system52
  • Unknown or other35
  • Engine23
  • Air bags18
  • Vehicle speed control14
  • Exterior lighting12
  • Power train11