2015 Toyota Prius C: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Aug 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2022
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2021
“My vehicle shut down on me while driving. All lights came up on the dashboard. Toyota dealership says the wire harness needs to be replaced for 4600 dollars. Couple days prior to vehicle shutting down, headlights began shorting.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2019
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“My vehicles did not indicate that the tire pressure was low and it should tell me since it is certified used. There was no light indicator or anything and 2 of my tires were low. As a new car owner I had no idea and if it hadn't been for my partner I would have not known. This poses as a safety hazard and if the dealership knowingly did not check for this problem then that is negligent knowing this was a problem for this year make and model. It was stationary however I commute evey day.”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2019
“I parked my car at meter 201301. When I came out it was gone, non emergency number wont report cars, I called 911, omaha city police officer came out, investigated at my request, no clue what was so hazardous , 2:09 911 call 9-7-2018”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“Vehicle was stolen, toyota reported I was the owner, ne never cleared the title. VIN has over 96,000 miles, gieco cancled insurance cuz I cant control its habits anymore. City of omahca city impound sold it ,”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“I left it parked in meter 201301 zone 115, at 2:07 pm reported it stolen to 911, officer police mr. Scott came out,”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“I installed husky weatherbeater floor liners, model number 99501. The driver's side interferes with the travel of the accelerator pedal preventing full travel. I believe this is a safety concern preventing full acceleration of the vehicle, especially in an emergency situation.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota prius c. After starting the vehicle, a message indicating to check the brakes and engine displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer discovered that the vehicle experienced extensive damage to the electrical wires and wiring harness caused by rodents. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,300.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2017
“Rodents are destroying the writing on my engine. This has happened three times. The car is parked under a carport. I have used various sprays but nothing works.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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."
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2015 Toyota Prius C reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2015 Toyota Prius C. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.