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2018 Toyota Prius Prime

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

4.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,083

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021723 · manufacturer campaign SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: LX 570 2008, 2011, 2013–2017 · CT 200h 2012–2013, 2015–2017 · ES 300h 2013–2014, 2016–2018 · ES 350 2007–2018 · and 48 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903

Why it matters

Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

55,683 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019434 · manufacturer campaign SRC R88

28 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Prius 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a connection in the main wire harness may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause hybrid drive system to shut down, and result in a loss of power to the drive wheels. If this happens, an error message will display on the instrument panel and a warning chime will sound. Note: This recall only affects vehicles which had the seat heater installed at the port facility.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the drive wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to repair the wire connections.

1,226 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018477 · manufacturer campaign SRC R63

5 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Prius 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the hybrid vehicle Power Control Unit connector cover could come into contact with the wiring harness and could cause wear on the wiring insulation. If bare wires become exposed, an electrical short circuit could occur, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and, as necessary, install protective tape or replace the wire harness assembly with a new one, which includes a protective sleeve.

7,200 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 96% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
49 g/km
Rated range
40 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime at 4.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 49 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Toyota Prius Prime for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,083 in fuel, producing roughly 1,614 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.