2015 Toyota Prius C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prius C years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Prius C. That ranks 4th out of 8 Prius C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (7 complaints, 41%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Toyota Prius C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 41% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 29% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 18% | 32 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 18% | 2,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | 5,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Toyota Prius C recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the hybrid battery light turned on. The car then began to reduce its speed and I had to pull over. I restarted the car and on one of the fuses to the computer to restart it. I began to drive the car back home and it did it again. I recently had a hybrid battery replaced in the…
I purchased my 2015 Prius C in July of 2016. Since then I have consistently had issues with the lock actuator going out on various doors. As follows: 3/12/18 - Driverside 6/13/18 - Passenger Front 8/3/20 - Driverside 8/5/22 - Rear Driverside 12/16/22 - Passenger Front 3/14/23 - Driverside and now…
Unknown brake issues
Prius was rear-ended at highway speeds, forcing it into the vehicle ahead of it. Airbags did not deploy, & driver's seat failed to stay locked, moving forward then rearward during crash.
Our vehicle was struck in the side this week, and the air bags did not deploy. We were on a residential street traveling around 30mph.
Other Toyota Prius C years
← 2014 Prius C · 2016 Prius C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Prius C | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Prius C | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Prius C | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Prius C | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Prius C | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 Prius C | 57 | 0 |
| 2012 Prius C | 64 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Toyota Prius C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prius C model years, the 2015 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.