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2019 Toyota Prius C problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Toyota Prius C — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other Prius C years?

Prius C NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted88 complaints2012: 88 complaints2013: 88 complaints2014: 53 complaints2015: 24 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 9 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Prius C NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Toyota Prius C have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V491000Fuel SystemJune 26, 2019 · 464 units

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.

2019 Toyota Prius C — common questions

Is the 2019 Toyota Prius C reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Toyota Prius C have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Toyota Prius C. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Toyota Prius C under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Prius C years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Prius C years to avoid are 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Prius C years belongs to 2019.

How safe is the 2019 Toyota Prius C?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Toyota Prius C earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.