Recall 18V176 covers 19 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico for missing air bag and child seating labels. Toyota mails labels free.
Toyota is recalling 19 2018 Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico because the front passenger air bag and child seating position label was not attached during assembly. Without that label, occupants lack the proper restraint guidance in a crash; Toyota dealers will install the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger air bag and child seating positions label on a 2018 Toyota Prius C is a removable dashboard label. It tells owners about the front passenger air bag and recommended places for children to sit, which is part of the occupant protection information required under FMVSS number 208.
On affected Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico, that label was left off during assembly. Toyota traced the problem to a production allocation error, which is the process that tells the factory which destination receives this label. The vehicles were built without the required removable label, even though the air bag system itself is not described as the defective part in this recall.
There is no warning sign before failure because the problem is the missing label itself, not a part that wears out or breaks. An owner would notice it only by checking the dashboard area where the front passenger air bag and child seating positions label should be attached.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Toyota Prius C | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 19 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Toyota Prius C is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
In recall 18V176, a missing restraint label can leave occupants without the proper restraint use instructions. That increases injury risk in a crash because passengers and child restraints need the correct guidance. Check whether your 2018 Prius C is included and follow Toyota's label instructions. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Toyota Prius C is included in this recall.
- Contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to request the free passenger air bag and child seating label kit.
- Install the removable labels Toyota provides so the passenger air bag and child seating guidance is visible.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V176 when you call.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, Toyota's remedy is to provide the missing removable front passenger air bag and child seating position labels free of charge. Toyota mails the labels to known owners, and a Toyota service desk can help confirm the correct placement if you want the dealer to handle it. There is no parts replacement or mechanical repair described in the recall. If you paid out of pocket for the same label issue before the notice, Toyota's general reimbursement plan is on file. Keep related paperwork and ask Toyota customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 15, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 15, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 15, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 15, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V176?
Recall 18V176 covers 19 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico with a missing front passenger air bag and child seating position label. The missing label means owners and occupants do not have the required restraint guidance for FMVSS 208, increasing injury risk in a crash.
What should I do if my 2018 Toyota Prius C is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Prius C is included in recall 18V176. If it is, make sure Toyota has your current mailing address for the removable label remedy. You can also call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and reference Toyota recall J0L.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct recall defects at no cost, and Toyota's remedy for recall 18V176 is free. For this campaign, Toyota mailed removable labels to known owners after the recall began on April 11, 2018.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect restraint use because the required air bag and child seating position label is missing. Without that label, occupants can miss Toyota's required guidance for front passenger air bag and child seating positions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
What if I bought this Toyota Prius C used?
The free recall remedy still applies to your vehicle if the VIN is included. Used-vehicle owners do not always receive the original owner letter, so check your VIN and confirm Toyota has your current contact information before calling about recall 18V176.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V176000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-888-270-9371 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V176 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V176000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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