Toyota Prius c recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. DC-DC converter may fail

   Reported June 26, 2019Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 19V491000464 vehicles affected

   The DC-DC converter may fail, stopping it from powering the auxiliary battery and potentially causing loss of drive, which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the converter as necessary free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

   Defect

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Prius C vehicles. The DC-DC converter may fail resulting in the auxiliary battery no longer receiving power from the converter, which may cause a loss of drive.

   Consequence

   A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.

   Remedy

   Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter with a new one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0K.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2. Passenger air bag and child-seat label may be missing

   Reported March 15, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V17600019 vehicles affected

   The missing passenger air bag and child-seat position label may lead occupants to use restraints incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Removable labels will be mailed to known owners, free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

   Defect

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico. The front passenger air bag and recommended child occupant seating positions label may not have been attached during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

   Consequence

   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.

   Remedy

   Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

3. Spare tire may have incorrect pressure

   Reported May 2, 2017Model years 2017NHTSA campaign 17V295000409 vehicles affected

   The spare tire may not be inflated to the pressure shown on the tire pressure label and may not perform as intended, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the spare tires and adjust their pressure as needed, free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

   Defect

   Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

   Consequence

   A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

4. Tire pressure monitoring may fail to warn of low pressure

   Reported August 13, 2015Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 15V514000949 vehicles affected

   An improperly calibrated tire pressure monitoring system may not warn the driver of low pressure. Underinflated tires may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will recalibrate the system free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

   Defect

   Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

   Consequence

   If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy

   SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.