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Toyota Prius C

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

188

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

622

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

20

Crashes

26

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Toyota Prius C

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Operating state

5,592

Lighting behavior

3,770

Braking behavior

3,475

Reporting mechanism

2,172

Electrical issue

1,575

Driver assistance issue

1,542

Condition issue

1,367

Performance issue

744

Engine behavior

694

Noise

528

Safety restraint issue

482

Electrified system issue

430

Vibration/harshness

393

Thermal issue

345

Safety restraint behavior

340

Fluid issue

332

Powering on/off behavior

323

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

322

Access/entry issue

260

Steering behavior

245

Ride/handling behavior

156

Starting behavior

139

Infotainment behavior

137

Recent change

110

Smell

60

HVAC behavior

54

Communication/network issue

11

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Jul 4, 2026


While driving the hybrid battery light turned on. The car then began to reduce its speed and I had to pull over. I restarted the car and on one of the fuses to the computer to restart it. I began to drive the car back home and it did it again. I recently had a hybrid battery replaced in the vehicle. I was on the freeway both times and this caused me a lot of anxiety. There were two individuals in the vehicle, which both were at risk of being injured if there was a collision. We need it to pull…

2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Jun 3, 2026


My name is [XXX] currently active duty military stationed in San Diego. Can you please check if my car VIN number [XXX] 2016 Toyota Prius C 103k miles still covered for brake booster malfunction code 1391. I have told they are extended warranty up to 10 yrs less 150k. Toyota dealer here seems not seeing any warranty coverage issues. Please help me look into this issues thank you. My contact number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Mar 17, 2026


Brake actuator assembly known issue in Prius C, Toyota refuses to do anything about it. Part is not cheap.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Mar 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the message Check Hybrid Status - Stop vehicle in Safe Place Immediately was displayed. There were several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an internal power module transmitter and MG control computer inside the inverter assembly failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic, and DTC: P0A94 (DC/DC converter…

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Feb 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to cold-start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was started; however, the instrument cluster and other electrical devices failed to operate as needed. The contact replaced the auxiliary battery. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle needed to be jump-started. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or…

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Jan 23, 2026


Brake master cylinder failure.

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Jan 21, 2026


While driving 65 mph on the expressway on January 12th, 2026 under cruise control, I tapped my brakes to slow down. My brake warning light came on, along with the ABS warning light, and the anti-swerve warning light. Cruise control no longer worked, and my brakes were noticeably hard to apply. I immediately had the vehicle computer checked and the issue is a leaking brake booster component, a faulty part known by Toyota to fail prematurely with this and other Prius models. No recall was issued…

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Jan 2, 2026


Car suddenly needed a jump start and again after a day or two of non-use. On the third day Brakes, ABS and traction control warnings were lighted up and remains. Brakes are mostly ineffective. My own scan returns the code C1252 and C1256 that says brake booster system failing. Took it to the dealer who charged $290 again to scan and came up with failed brake booster and pump assembly. The dealers is quoting total $4000 to fix. Toyota Customer Support Program Bulletin dated 8/2018 and revised on…

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Dec 29, 2025


Brakes went soft with little braking power. Traced the fault code to a faulty braking actuator; toyota says this is past the coverage date for the recall.

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C

Filed Dec 20, 2025


Warning lamps for ABS and others and the chiming dings came on while pulling away from the bank drive through and parking for a second. I shut the engine off and turned back on with no success. I was barely able to park in a spot because of difficulties braking. My car had been making an electric noise every 15 seconds or so previously, at different times when parked, but I thought it was the hybrid engine. Now I think it was the brake pump trying to build up pressure due to a faulty, leaking …

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.