2017 Toyota Prius C Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Toyota Prius C, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Toyota Prius C
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Toyota Prius C have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 21,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver merging onto the highway attempted to cross multiple lanes of traffic, misj”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2025 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owned a 2017 toyota prius c. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated while the brake pedal was being depressed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2019 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Toyota Prius c. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 46 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 48 / 43 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Toyota Prius C model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Prius C model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Prius C | 0 | 63 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius C | 0 | 57 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius C | 0 | 32 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius C | 1 | 17 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius C | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius C | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius C | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 Toyota Prius C | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Toyota Prius C
How do I know if my 2017 Toyota Prius C has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Toyota Prius C; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V295000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.