2015 Toyota Prius C Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
57/100
#4 most-complained of 8 Prius C years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Toyota Prius C has 17 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 57 out of 100 — #4 highest of 8 Prius C model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 50
- 53 city / 46 hwy
Top 2015 Toyota Prius C problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other7 (41%)
- Electrical System5 (29%)
- Brakes3 (18%)
- Engine3 (18%)
- Structure & Body3 (18%)
- Airbags2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (12%)
2015 Toyota Prius C recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V514000Aug 13, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires949 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
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.
2015 Toyota Prius C fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 53 MPG
- Highway
- 46 MPG
- Combined
- 50 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Prius C years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Prius C a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Toyota Prius C ranks #4 of 8 among Prius C model years (Complaint Index 57/100, verdict: Caution). It has 17 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and engine (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,000 miles.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Toyota Prius C, most recently reported 2015, covering suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
- EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Prius C at 50 MPG combined (53 city / 46 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.