Toyota Recall 19V491000: Hybrid Propulsion System

NHTSA recall 19V491000 · announced June 26, 2019 · filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 464 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Toyota Prius C
• 2019 Toyota Prius C

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.