| Issue ID | 1341726 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10935533 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | PRIUS C |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/11/16 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota prius c. While driving various speeds, a rubber odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was determined. Several days later, the "hybrid coolant system needs service" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a safety hazard. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be driven and that the battery compartment filter system needed cleaning to prevent the batteries from overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SYLMAR, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTDKDTB39G1XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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