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2018 Toyota Prius Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2018 Toyota Prius, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
37
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
52–56
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 18V579000 Reported 192,347 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

    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…

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 Toyota Prius have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,897 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I am writing to inform you about a very dangerous situation that occurred to me in June 2026 and that could pose a significant safety risk to other drivers who own 2016-17-18-19 Toyota Prius cars. The”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change, the contact was made aware that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. No warning lights were i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2018 Toyota Prius (Prius Eco). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined52–56 mpg
City / Highway54–58 / 50–53
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Compare Toyota Prius model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Prius model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Toyota Prius04
2001 Toyota Prius3165
2002 Toyota Prius2167
2003 Toyota Prius199
2004 Toyota Prius6610
2005 Toyota Prius61,051
2006 Toyota Prius61,439
2007 Toyota Prius42,003
2008 Toyota Prius41,497
2009 Toyota Prius6502
2010 Toyota Prius102,823
2011 Toyota Prius6521
2012 Toyota Prius6424
2013 Toyota Prius3411
2014 Toyota Prius3208
2015 Toyota Prius1166
2016 Toyota Prius5155
2017 Toyota Prius391
2018 Toyota Prius137
2019 Toyota Prius330
2020 Toyota Prius014
2021 Toyota Prius06
2022 Toyota Prius124
2023 Toyota Prius420
2024 Toyota Prius427
2025 Toyota Prius216
2026 Toyota Prius16

Checking a specific 2018 Toyota Prius

How do I know if my 2018 Toyota Prius 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 2018 Toyota Prius; 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 18V579000).

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

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.