Model year
2017 Toyota Prius c
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints for the 2017 Toyota Prius c (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 5 HB FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 46 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 64 complaints
- 2013 57 complaints
- 2014 33 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 12 complaints
- 2017 2 complaints
- 2018 6 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
Recalls
17V295000 · May 2, 2017
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, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the…
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 48 | 43 | 46 | — | — | $1,450 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Toyota Prius c at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.