2015 Toyota Prius C recalls and problems

The 2015 Toyota Prius C has 1 safety recall and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Toyota Prius C recalls

Recall 15V-514: Tires

Reported Aug 13, 2015 · 949 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

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.

2015 Toyota Prius C problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	7
Electrical System	5
Service Brakes	4
Engine	3
Structure	2
Wheels	2
Air Bags	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Toyota Prius C complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Nov 9, 2026

I am reporting a serious braking system failure involving my 2015 Toyota Prius C with approximately 63,000 miles. While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly began sounding a continuous warning alarm. Dashboard warning light illuminated "BRAKE OVERRIDE MALFUNCTION - VISIT YOUR DEALER" The break pedal became extremely hard with almost no movement, making normal braking nearly impossible. I had to move into the emergency lane and rely primarily on the manual parking brake to gradually bring the vehicle to a stop. This created a serious risk of a collision. After…

Engine · reported Jul 4, 2026

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…

Electrical System · reported Jul 11, 2025

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…

Air Bags · reported Oct 22, 2022

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.

Air Bags · at 84,000 miles · reported Jan 30, 2021

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Toyota Prius C have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius C: 15V-514 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Toyota Prius C?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.