2018 TOYOTA PRIUS — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 9
- Fires 0
- Injuries 5
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 7 | 13.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 11.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 9.6% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 5 | 9.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 7.7% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 3 | 5.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 5.8% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 3.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 3.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 32.7% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V579000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP22005 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP22005 |
Safety Recalls (1)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 18V579000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.