Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Toyota Prius C has 1 recall, 101 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
101
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V295000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlande...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | During hot temperatures and after coming to a full stop, the car stalls/hesitates significantly (5-6... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH,... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Standing at a red light and someone rear ended |
| Jul 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving the speed limit of 70mph on a major highway, the sunroof on my 2017 Toyota Prius explo... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an ... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dashboard pop up came up saying that the grille shutter is inoperable to visit a dealer. Went online... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dear NHTSA, I am seeking assistance and compensation for ongoing warranty and repair issues with my ... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact was driving a company-owned 2017 Toyota Prius C. The contact stated that while driving a... |
| Jan 3, 2024 | ENGINE | Coolant leaking into exhaust And engine also vehicle suddenly stops for no reason now engine is comp... |
| Oct 16, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On 10/16/23 I was turning slowly into a parking spot and my car suddenly accelerated without my pres... |
| Jan 28, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling out of a p... |
| Jan 19, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While filling my Prius with gas, as soon as I started pumping, it spewed gas all over my arms and sh... |
| Jan 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When filling gas, a near-empty Prius overflowed almost immediately, splashing fuel over the car, the... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The rear quarter panel is peeling off |
| Sep 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | On 9/14/22 I was almost a hundred miles from my home in Sherrill, NY on Rte 81 south, approaching th... |
| May 26, 2022 | SEATS | The driver's side car seat automatic seat adjustment (backwards/forwards) failed all of a sudden wit... |
| Apr 12, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I had just changed from the right-hand lane to the center lane of a six-lane expressway when my vehi... |
| Jul 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For the past year or so we have had issues with the vehicle not starting properly. If we leave the ... |
| Jun 25, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield cracked from bottom to top and across while sitting and there was no evidence of a rock o... |
| Jun 5, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For the second time (first in 2019) I was seconds and maybe two feet from stopping the car to park w... |