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2018 Toyota Prius recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Toyota Prius, filed between September 5, 2018 and September 5, 2018. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 18V579000 | September 5, 2018 | Electrical system: wiring |
Electrical system: wiring (18V579000)
Filed September 5, 2018
What is 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.
What could happen. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Toyota Prius may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Toyota dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Toyota may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Toyota customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Prius
- 2025 (2)
- 2024 (4)
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 (1)
- 2019 (3)
- 2017 (3)
- 2016 (5)
- 2015 (1)
- 2014 (3)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (6)
- 2011 (6)
- 2010 (10)
- All years
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2018 Toyota Prius recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Toyota Prius have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Toyota Prius. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2018 Toyota Prius free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Toyota dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2018 Toyota Prius was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.