The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Prius C vehicles sold in Puerto Rico. The front passenger air bag and recommended child occupant seating positions label may not have been attached during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
If the label is missing, occupants may not follow the proper restraint usage guidelines, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-176 (18V176000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | J0L |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | March 15, 2018 |
| Owners notified | April 11, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 19 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-176 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners and will mail the removable labels to all known owners of the subject vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0L.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 19 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.