CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Toyota Prius C has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (7 reports).
2015 Toyota Prius C recalls
Low tire pressure warning may fail, raising crash risk
Certain 2015 Prius C vehicles built between April and June 2015 may have a tire pressure monitoring system that is improperly calibrated.
Most common 2015 Toyota Prius C problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
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 freeway both times and this caused me a lot of anxiety. There were two individuals in the vehicle, which both were at risk of being injured if there was a collision. We need it to pull over within less than 30 seconds. They appeared in the morning and a year prior. A year previously I replaced the battery. There was an odd buzzing sound in the back of the driver seat were the vent wa
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 Driverside actuator is failing, AGAIN. The previous times were covered by my warranty, but that ended in 2023. My car is also kept in a garage. The dealership attempted to blame this issue on the elements, but come on...if that was the case, this would be happening to all sorts of various cars, and it's not. This is an issue for a variety of reasons, one being I am unable to acc
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.
2015 Toyota Prius C questions
Does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius C: Low tire pressure warning may fail, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (7), Electrical System (5), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Toyota Prius C has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.