2019 Toyota Prius C Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#8 most-complained of 8 Prius C years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Toyota Prius C has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 8 model years, ranking 8th (best) out of 8. It has 1 recall, for a DC-DC converter that may fail and affect the auxiliary battery.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 46
- 48 city / 43 hwy
Top 2019 Toyota Prius C problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2019 Toyota Prius C recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V491000Jun 26, 2019Fuel System464 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
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.
2019 Toyota Prius C fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 48 MPG
- Highway
- 43 MPG
- Combined
- 46 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Prius C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Toyota Prius C reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2019 Prius C, giving it a complaint index of 0, the best (lowest) among the 8 model years with data.
- Does the 2019 Prius C have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 19V491000) covers a DC-DC converter that may fail, which can prevent the auxiliary battery from receiving power. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 Prius C compare to other Prius C years?
- It ranks 8th out of 8 model years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer reported problems than 2012 through 2018 model years, which range from index 14 to 100.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- EPA rates it at 46 mpg combined (48 city / 43 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400.
- Was anyone injured or killed due to 2019 Prius C defects?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2019 Prius C.