Recall 19V-491
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2018 to 2019 Toyota Prius C: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-491
- Reported
- June 26, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 464 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is K0K.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota Prius C 2018 to 2019