2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C, potentially affecting up to 464 vehicles.
Recall 19V491000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
| 464 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C.
Safety Rating for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
The 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20TE08_RL_Phase — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
RL: Although the tail lamps are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing additional coverage for repairs related to minor cracks that may develop in specific locations of the...
20TE08_FAQ_Phase — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
FAQ: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 20TE08 Certain 2018-2019 Model Year Prius c Vehicles Coverage for Specific Cracks in the Tail Lamps Potentially Allowing Water Intrusion Frequently Asked Questions
20TE08_FAQ_Phase — STRUCTURE
FAQ: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 20TE08 Certain 2018-2019 Model Year Prius c Vehicles Coverage for Specific Cracks in the Tail Lamps Potentially Allowing Water Intrusion Frequently Asked Questions
T-SB-0003-19_Rev — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 25, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Corolla and Prius C vehicles. ? The faceplate ID applicability table has been updated. October 23, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should...
T-SB-0036-18_Rev — STRUCTURE
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Before Inspection and Functional Operation sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention...
T-SB-0094-18 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PRIUS C
- 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 52 complaints
- 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 24 complaints
- 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 15 complaints
- 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 3 complaints
- 2018 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 9 complaints
- 2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C (current)
- 2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C — 0 complaints
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