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2015 Toyota Prius C recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota Prius C.

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recalls
17
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Toyota Prius C recalls

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA campaign 15V514000 · reported August 13, 2015 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · 949 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail. Sudden tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 4, 2026 · Engine

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 vehicle. I was on the…

Jul 11, 2025 · Electrical system

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 in July of 2025 the…

Apr 9, 2024 · Service brakes

Unknown brake issues

Oct 22, 2022 · Air bags · crash reported

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.

Jan 30, 2021 · Air bags · 84,000 miles · crash reported

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.

Prius C model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 06491
2013 05780
2014 03350
2015 11720
2016 01200
2017 1220
2018 2610

Across all years, the 2012 Prius C has the most complaints (64). All Toyota Prius C years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius C, the most recent reported on August 13, 2015 (Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2015 Toyota Prius C complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 4, 2026.