NHTSA Recall 19V491000: Hybrid propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 464 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Toyota Prius C.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V491000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | K0K |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 26, 2019 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V491000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.