2018 Toyota Prius Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2018 Toyota Prius. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Electrical System Wiring

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 18V579000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 5, 2018.

Owner complaints

37filed with NHTSA · 4 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2018
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Exterior Lighting
5
Visibility/Wiper
5
Service Brakes
4
Vehicle Speed Control
4

5 involved a crash · 2 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Toyota Prius years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Toyota Prius, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Toyota dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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